by stu9487 | May 6, 2026 | How to Resources
Understanding Sail Lifespan and Performance Sails are the heart of your boat’s performance. They drive you upwind, downwind, and everywhere in between, carrying significant loads every time the boat is sailed. Over time, those loads change the shape and efficiency of...
by stu9487 | May 6, 2026 | How to Resources
Understanding What’s Really Happening Inside the System From the cockpit, most or our downwind furling systems look identical. There is a drum at the bottom, a torsional cable running up the luff, a swivel at the head and a continuous furling line leading aft. Pull...
by stu9487 | Apr 21, 2026 | How to Resources
Managing Power as Conditions Change Reefing is not about slowing the boat down; it is about keeping control, balance, and confidence as conditions change. A well-executed reef allows the yacht to stay upright, efficient, and comfortable, while protecting both the rig...
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...
