You either love them or hate them but Roller Furling mainsail systems are here to stay. They have evolved from behind the mast to in mast systems and the equipment has gotten better. Let’s look at the pros and cons of these systems for handling the mainsail. Ease of Handling This is the biggest reason … Read more
Let’s discuss something that we boaters hope we will never have to use someday. A Life raft. For the majority of recreational boaters this is probably not even on their radar. For boating on protected inland or coastal waters its not an issue. But for those venturing further afield, a self inflating life raft … Read more
As I was writing the last blog about my time sailing on the Soverel 30. I realized that this particular boat was a really big part of my sailing life. I actually sailed on that same boat at different times and with different owners over the years. No matter how many other boats I raced … Read more
I’ve been involved in water sports, and sailing in particular for my entire adult life. I’d just gotten involved in Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) so needed to buy a Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Better known as a Life Jacket to most people. This is when I realized just how little I knew about this equipment. … Read more