How-to Articles

Judging Distance at Sea: Techniques, Challenges, and Practical Tips Estimating distance at sea is one of the most critical skills for mariners, whether for navigation, safety, or seamanship. Unlike on […]

Sail Measurement Code Whether you’re racing under handicap rules or ordering new sails for your boat, you’ll encounter sail measurement codes. These standardised terms define the rig’s dimensions and the

Angle of Attack: Harnessing Wind for Speed and Control In sailing, few concepts are as fundamental—and as misunderstood—as the angle of attack (AoA). Mastering it can mean the difference between

Shaping Your Sails for Racing: A Guide to Speed and Control When it comes to sailboat racing, sail trim is your most powerful performance tool. Even the fastest hull and

Comparing Headsail Connection Systems: Hanks vs. Bolt Rope, vs. Furling Just like rigging tension and rigging material can increase performance, the way you connect your headsail to the forestay can

How to Tweak Your Rigging on a Sailboat Proper rig tuning is one of the most effective ways to improve your sailboat’s performance, safety, and handling. Whether you’re racing or

Understanding Sector, Directional, and Leading Lights in Navigation Marine navigation relies heavily on visual aids to help sailors identify safe passages, avoid hazards, and enter ports at night or in

Free Sailing Rules Arbitration/Judgement Got a Racing Rules Headache? Let’s Solve It. We’ve all been there — close crossings, messy mark roundings, chaotic starts, or those moments when everyone on

The Comfort Ratio: Measuring Motion Comfort at Sea When choosing a cruising yacht, buyers often hear about the displacement-to-length ratio, the sail area-to-displacement ratio, or the ballast ratio. But tucked among these performance metrics

Bruce anchor size chart Here’s a Bruce (Claw) anchor size chart in kilograms: Boat Length (metres) Boat Length (feet) Recommended Anchor Weight Heavy Weather / Heavier Boat 3.5 – 6.7 m