Author: Saiful

I started Sun Sea Skis because most sailing advice online either assumed I already knew everything or was too vague to act on. I write the guides I wanted when I was working out what a boat really costs, which gear earns its place aboard, and what the sea asks of you before it gives anything back.

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What Are Sail Battens? (And Why They Matter)

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…

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What Are Lazy Jacks On a Sailboat?

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…

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Storm Sails: What They Are & When You Need Them

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…

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Sailing Must-Haves: Essential Things To Bring On Your Next Sailing Adventure

The 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…

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Light Air Sails: Types, Uses & When To Fly Them

Light 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 …

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Dodgers For Sailboats: A Complete Guide

A 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…

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The Best Electric Outboard Motors For Sailing (2026)

The 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…

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New offshore safety rules: what changed in the 2026-2027 Special Regulations

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…

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Route du Rhum 2026: the fleet, the favourites and how to follow it

The Route du Rhum 2026 starts from Saint-Malo at 13:02 on Sunday 1 November, with 118 solo skippers in 6 classes racing 3,542 nautical miles to Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadelou…

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America’s Cup: what the Naples preliminary regatta tells us about AC38

The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Naples runs from 24 to 27 September 2026. Nine AC40s from six teams, eight fleet races across three days, t…