The easiest way to calibrate a log is to wait until you’re operating inside a lock somewhere... To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year …
An easier furl
Roller genoas have revolutionised cruising under sail, but without a bit of basic maintenance they can still make life a lot tougher than it need be. To access this post, you must purchase …
Can’t see it for looking at it
Can’t find the buoy or pier head you’re looking for from seawards? To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift Membership. …
Main only
All sorts of boat handling manoeuvres under sail are more easily executed under mainsail only. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year …
It’s all in the canvas
It’s often said that while old boats may be full of character, they don’t sail like the latest models. This boat left almost everything standing in the Round the Island Race recently. To …
Stuck in the mud?
If you’ve run aground in soft mud and she won’t back off the way she went on, try spinning her 180 degrees around on her keel. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest …
