Prop Speed: A Detailed Guide to a Modern Foul-Release Coating for Marine Propellers Marine growth on propellers is one of those small problems that quietly causes big consequences—reduced speed, increased […]
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Cutter vs Slutter vs Solent: Understanding Three Headsail Configurations Understanding Headsail Configuration Among sailors, few topics generate as much practical debate as headsail configurations. The terms cutter, slutter, and solent
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Understanding and utilising Aft Rigging What Is “Aft Rigging”? In sailing terminology, “aft rigging” refers to all rigging components located toward the rear (aft) section of a vessel, particularly those
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The Art and Science of Sail Making Craftsmanship, performance, and why the right sail changes everything Sail making sits at the intersection of tradition, engineering, and performance. For centuries, sails
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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