The Joy of Small Boats: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better
“Learn from me, if not by my precepts, by my example, how . . . much happier that man is who...
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A Better Vent
Stuffing boxes are an essential part of any boat (if you don’t have a sail drive). Positioned...
Into the Wild – The Race to Alaska
Four friends and a refit rocket tackle the raucous Race to Alaska. Gripping the tiller in my left...
Book Review: Bargain Boats and Budget Cruising
The subtitle of this new book is enticing: “The fine art of selecting a great boat, outfitting it,...
A Winch Handle Solution
As I have gotten older, I have found that I am having more difficulty cranking my genoa winches to...
A Winter’s Row
The fluffy snow that fell a few days ago has gone slushy. The wet cold soaks my gloves and stings...
How to set a stern hook on a sailboat
How to set a stern hook for a better night’s sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep at anchor is...
Dodger Repair with “Git”-Rot
A sailing buddy asked for my help solving a problem on the hard dodger aboard his Taswell 45. Over...
Farewell Lifeline Netting, You Were a Win-Win
There comes a time on a sailboat when something you’ve installed meets the end of its useful life....
Book Review: A Memoir by Bruce Kirby, Designed by Mark Smith
The late Bruce Kirby was one of the most influential yacht designers of the 20th century. Though...
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