Skip to content
Good Old Boat Logo, sailboat icon
  • Saildata
    • Boats
    • Designers
    • Builders
    • Sailmaker’s Series
    • Sail Calculator
  • Projects
    • Cushions & Upholstery
    • Electrical
    • Engine
    • Gear
    • Hull & Structure
    • Interior
    • Maintenance
    • Plumbing
    • Restoration
    • Rigging
    • Sails & Canvas
  • Sailing
    • Fabric Foils
    • Sailing Stories
    • Sailing Tips
  • Reviews
    • Boat Reviews
    • Book Reviews
  • The Dogwatch
Main Menu
  • Saildata
    • Boats
    • Designers
    • Builders
    • Sailmaker’s Series
    • Sail Calculator
  • Projects
    • Cushions & Upholstery
    • Electrical
    • Engine
    • Gear
    • Hull & Structure
    • Interior
    • Maintenance
    • Plumbing
    • Restoration
    • Rigging
    • Sails & Canvas
  • Sailing
    • Fabric Foils
    • Sailing Stories
    • Sailing Tips
  • Reviews
    • Boat Reviews
    • Book Reviews
  • The Dogwatch

Category List

  • Anchoring(16)
  • Boat Reviews(124)
  • Book Reviews(656)
  • BWI Award-Winning Articles(21)
  • Cushions & Upholstery(6)
  • Dogwatch(860)
  • Electrical(50)
  • Engine(37)
  • Gear(19)
  • Hull & Structure(67)
  • Interior(97)
  • Maintenance(67)
  • Monohull(94)
  • Multihull(5)
  • Plumbing(21)
  • Product Reviews(28)
  • Projects(471)
  • Restoration(32)
  • Reviews(351)
  • Rigging(54)
  • Sailing(345)
  • Sailing Stories(279)
  • Sailing Tips(136)
  • Sailor Profile(39)
  • Sails & Canvas(35)
  • Technology(3)
  • Search Boats
  • Sail Calculator
  • Visit Sailrite

    Leslie Linkkila and Philip Dinuovo

    Leslie Linkkila and Philip DiNuovo became entranced with cruising in 1991, and in 2003 quit their careers and left the Pacific Northwest to cruise the South Pacific in their Mason 33, Carina. They closed the circle on their Pacific wanderings at Port Townsend, Washington, in 2017 after logging more than 41,000 nautical miles. They hope to mentor and inspire others in pursuing their own bluewater adventures.

    Sailcovers are intended to protect sails from the ultraviolet light in sunshine. This one, top of page, is not being allowed to do its job. Sails suffer physical damage from many causes, above left, center, and upper right. If not repaired promptly it only gets worse, above right.
    • Projects
    • Sails & Canvas

    Why sails fail

    Nature and lack of nurture take their toll Issue 103 : Jul/Aug 2015 We had just crossed the equator northbound on passage from the Solomon Islands to Micronesia when we saw a squall approaching from t...

    Leslie Linkkila and Philip Dinuovo
    May 1, 2026
    Read More
    For inspecting and repairing sails, a clean, dry work area and a sewing machine (or a friend with one) make all the difference.
    • Projects
    • Sails & Canvas

    To sew, or not to sew

    A stitch in time can extend the life of a sail Issue 104 : Sept/Oct 2015 The monsoon season was upon us. Each day we spoke by high-frequency radio to friends clawing their way toward Palau aboard a 50...

    Leslie Linkkila and Philip Dinuovo
    April 30, 2026
    Read More
    Industrial sewing machines are made of metal and have few, if any, plastic parts, top of page. Leslie’s machine is fitted with a portable motor, cogged monster wheel and hand crank, and a strong wooden case. For sail work, it must be able to sew straight and zigzag stitches, above left. Different materials and fabric assemblies are best accommodated by a variety of presser feet, above right.
    • Projects
    • Sails & Canvas

    Sail-repair essentials

    Don’t let wear and tear stymie your cruising plans Issue 105 : Nov/Dec 2015 While we were anchored in Micronesia, a large well-found yacht arrived in port on a tight schedule. She was bound for the Ma...

    Leslie Linkkila and Philip Dinuovo
    April 28, 2026
    Read More
    • Maintenance
    • Projects

    Dress Up the Steering Wheel

    Insulate and decorate cold stainless steel with French spiral hitching. Issue 124: Jan/Feb 2019 When a stainless steel steering wheel gets wet or, worse yet, wet and cold, it becomes difficult to grip...

    Leslie Linkkila and Philip Dinuovo
    January 1, 2019
    Read More
    • Saildata
    • Sail Calculator
    • Designers
    • Builders
    Contact Us
    About Us
    Privacy Policy
    Terms of Use
    Visit Sailrite
    Sailrite Fabric Calculator
    Meet Our Customers

    Copyright © 2026 Goodoldboat, Inc