How-to Articles

Learning To Sail Can Be Overwhelming Information Overload The first time you step onto a sailboat, it can feel like stepping into a system that wasn’t designed to be understood. […]

Reading the Wind:The Invisible Skill That Defines Great Sailors There’s a moment in every sailor’s journey when the obvious skills—steering, trimming sails, tying knots—stop being enough. The boat moves, the

Our Learning Path Study it Do it Practice it At sea, knowledge is not optional—and confidence without competence is dangerous. Sailing and seamanship demand more than theory, and more than

Sydney to Hobart Protest – Rule 55.3 Explained What Happened: BNC’s Finish and the Protest In the 2025 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the French-crewed yacht BNC – my::NET

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