Is Dry Stack Storage Right for You?
December 28th 2011
The advantages and disadvantages of keeping your boat in a "boatel".
Archive for December, 2011
Yale Cordage PhD: Single-Braid Splicing is a Breeze
December 26th 2011
Double-braid vets and those who wrongly rely on knots to do the work of splices can find high strength and security with a lot less frustration.
Double-braid vets and those who wrongly rely on knots to do the work of splices can find high strength and security with a lot less frustration.
2012 US Olympic Team Trials a Success
December 23rd 2011
US Sailing used a new system to qualify sailors in nine Olympic disciplines, and it looks like a winner.
US Sailing used a new system to qualify sailors in nine Olympic disciplines, and it looks like a winner.
30 Seconds with Deadliest Catch Captain Sig Hansen
December 21st 2011
A few gems of wisdom from Captain Sig.
A few gems of wisdom from Captain Sig.
Boat Wiring and Exhaust Systems Do Not Mix
December 19th 2011
If wiring is too close to the exhaust, it may be affected by heat. Ed Sherman explains.
If wiring is too close to the exhaust, it may be affected by heat. Ed Sherman explains.
Crestliner Introduces Retriever Jon Utility Boats
December 18th 2011
New boats for work or play, with rugged, all-welded construction and lots of wide-open space for cargo or gear
New boats for work or play, with rugged, all-welded construction and lots of wide-open space for cargo or gear
US Sailing Names Seven Sailors to 2012 Olympic Team
December 15th 2011
The USA has also earned its national slot in five classes for the next Games, which will be sailed in August, 2012 on the south coast of England.
The USA has also earned its national slot in five classes for the next Games, which will be sailed in August, 2012 on the south coast of England.
Sealed Batteries: Are They Really Sealed?
December 12th 2011
New batteries are advertised as sealed. So why do they need venting?
New batteries are advertised as sealed. So why do they need venting?
EarthNC 3.1: Cell Phone or Chart Plotter?
December 10th 2011
This new version makes it easier to delete waypoints, in several different ways.
This new version makes it easier to delete waypoints, in several different ways.
Wireless AIS for the iPhone or iPad
December 7th 2011
UK electronics-maker Digital Yacht takes the prize for performing integration magic.
UK electronics-maker Digital Yacht takes the prize for performing integration magic.
How to Sweeten Your Onboard Water System
December 5th 2011
Using readily available household products, here’s how you can drastically improve the taste of your potable water.
Using readily available household products, here’s how you can drastically improve the taste of your potable water.
Pressure Falling: The Smeetons and Cape Horn, Part II
December 3rd 2011
Here's the last part of the story of three people and a tough teak ketch who were well and truly pummeled by nature, and lived to adventure again.
Here's the last part of the story of three people and a tough teak ketch who were well and truly pummeled by nature, and lived to adventure again.
US Olympic Trials: the Grand Finale
December 2nd 2011
Performance at the ISAF Sailing World Championship, which runs from December 3-18, will determine most of Team USA-Sailing for 2012.
Performance at the ISAF Sailing World Championship, which runs from December 3-18, will determine most of Team USA-Sailing for 2012.
