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Dress in 3 layers for cold-weather sailing: a synthetic or merino base layer that moves sweat off your skin, a fleece or down mid layer for warmth, and a wat…
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A boom vang is a tackle or rigid strut running from the base of the mast to the underside of the boom. It pulls the boom down, which flattens the mainsail an…
View Post: What Is a Boom Vang? (And How To Use One)Sail battens are stiff strips of fiberglass, carbon, or wood that slide into pockets along a sail's leech. They hold the sail's designed shape, stop the leec…
View Post: What Are Sail Battens? (And Why They Matter)Lazy jacks are a network of lines that run from the mast to the boom, creating a pocket on each side of the sail. When you lower the sail, it falls neatly in…
View Post: What Are Lazy Jacks On a Sailboat?Storm sails are special sails that are designed to help you sail in strong winds and heavy seas. They are smaller and stronger than your regular sails, and t…
View Post: Storm Sails: What They Are & When You Need ThemThe sailing must-haves fall into 5 groups: layered technical clothing and a life jacket, boat gear (lines, knife, headlamp, tools, first aid), food and water…
View Post: Sailing Must-Haves: Essential Things To Bring On Your Next Sailing AdventureLight air sails are special types of sails that are designed to catch more wind and boost your speed when the breeze is gentle. They can help you sail up to …
View Post: Light Air Sails: Types, Uses & When To Fly ThemA hard dodger is a rigid shelter over the companionway that protects the cockpit from spray, sun, and rain. Compared with canvas, it lasts far longer, carrie…
View Post: Dodgers For Sailboats: A Complete GuideThe best electric outboard motors in 2026 are the ePropulsion Spirit 2 for overall value, the Torqeedo Travel 1103 for premium build and app integration, the…
View Post: The Best Electric Outboard Motors For Sailing (2026)The Offshore Special Regulations 2026-2027 took effect on 1 January 2026, and a Version 2 takes over on 1 January 2027. The changes most likely to cost you money: every…
View Post: New offshore safety rules: what changed in the 2026-2027 Special RegulationsThe Annapolis Sailboat Show 2026 runs Thursday 15 October to Sunday 18 October at City Dock in Annapolis, Maryland, and six new boats are confirmed for it: the Fountaine…
View Post: Annapolis Sailboat Show 2026: the new boats worth seeing
