by stu9487 | Apr 20, 2026 | How to Resources
There Are Few Better Feelings in Sailing Than ‘NewSail’Day You have just collected your sails. Or they have arrived at the dock in those bright, shiny yellow Sanders bags that glow like treasure chests. You unzip them carefully. That crisp Dacron crackle. That...
by stu9487 | Apr 20, 2026 | Batten Guides
Step 1: Prepare the Sail and Battens Lay the sail out flat with the batten pockets facing upwards. Identify each batten and check for any markings or labels to confirm their correct order. Many battens are directional, with a tapered end designed to face towards the...
by stu9487 | Apr 17, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
Few classes on the Solent combine heritage, close racing and pure sailing skill quite like the X One Design. Designed by Alfred Westmacott in 1909, the 21-foot keelboat has been a cornerstone of Solent racing for more than a century and continues to produce some of...
by stu9487 | Apr 13, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
In our latest edition of Meet the Sailors, we are delighted to introduce Mark Brown, owner and skipper of Jetpack — a JPK 10.10 that has quickly become one of the most formidable boats on the UK offshore and coastal racing circuit. Mark is no stranger to success. Over...
by stu9487 | Apr 9, 2026 | Batten Support
Understanding the Difference and Choosing What’s Right for You Choosing the right mainsail configuration is one of the most important decisions a cruising sailor can make. Beyond cloth choice and reefing layout, the batten arrangement plays a major role in how a sail...
