by stu9487 | Mar 16, 2026 | How to Resources
Understanding the Difference Between Fully Battened and Leech-Battened Mainsails Choosing the right mainsail configuration is one of the most important decisions a sailor can make. Beyond cloth choice and reefing layout, the batten arrangement plays a major role in...
by stu9487 | Mar 16, 2026 | How to Resources
What Size Headsail is Right for Your Yacht? When discussing a new cruising headsail, one of the most common questions we are asked is simply: what size should it be? Should you sail with a jib or a genoa, how big should it be for your boat, and why has that particular...
by stu9487 | Mar 10, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
There are sailors who win races…. And then there are sailors who shape the sport itself. Bruno Troublé resides in both. From Olympic-level competition in the Flying Dutchman and Soling classes, to skippering French challenges in the America’s Cup, Bruno stood at the...
by stu9487 | Mar 2, 2026 | Meet the Sailors
There are offshore races and then there are the races that define a lifetime. When we spoke with Istvan Kopar, it was impossible not to feel the weight of what he had achieved. Competing in the 2018 edition of the Golden Globe Race, Istvan completed one of the most...
by stu9487 | Mar 1, 2026 | How to Resources
Introduction: Practical Steps for Greener Racing & Cruising Sailing gives us something rare – quiet power, open water, and complete reliance on the natural world around us. Whether you are lining up on a Solent start line, double-handed offshore, or easing...
