Reader Tip: Sail Cover Saver
Is the cover on your main ripping because of the headboard? This simple tip only costs 75¢.
View ArticleChainplates 101: Inspect and Refit
Projects: Don't wait until your mast topples over to ensure these vital links to your standing rigging remain strong, locked, and loaded.
View ArticleCircumnavigation Sail Inventory Recommendations
Kelly Buchan of Ullman Sails shares her recommended sail inventories for passagemaking aboard a Valiant 40 and Passport 545.
View ArticleNotes on Sails for the Circumnavigator
Quantum Sail Design Group's David Flynn describes the differences in woven (Dacron) and composite sails for a Valiant 40 and Passport 545.
View ArticleRecommended Offshore Sail Inventory
Carol Hasse of Port Townsend Sails prefers a premium Dacron for long passages on a Valiant 40 or Passport 545.
View ArticleBest Sails for Sailing Around the World
Neil Pryde's Bob Pattison weighs in on what sail inventory will get you around the world safely.
View ArticleAsk Your Sailmaker
How Long Do Sails Last? And the corollary: What Can I Do To Take Care of Them? David Flynn from the Quantum Sail Design Group weighs in.
View ArticleFrom the Archives: Three Ways to Coil Line
Throwback Thursday: These tips from the September 1985 issue of Cruising World will help you avoid dangerous jumbles on line on deck.
View ArticleEditor's Log: Drogue Rogues
Michael and Ken Keyworth are on a quest to find an emergency steering remedy that will help bluewater cruisers and racers reach a safe port unassisted.
View ArticleDouble Your Downwind Fun with Two Jibs
In tandem with the mainsail, the simple set of twin headsails lets you gobble up those offshore miles — on any point of sail — safely and efficiently.
View ArticleQuantum Sails: Maintaining Control in Breeze
Quantum SailsFor an efficient, comfortable ride, try to keep heel under 20-25 degrees.Actually, any top sailor who specializes in making a boat get from point A to point B as quickly and efficiently as...
View ArticleQuantum Sails: How Long do Sails Last?
Quantum SailsThis is a loaded question! The answer every cruising sailor wants to hear of course, is ‘forever.’ Or at least, ‘a very long time.’ In reality, the answer is more complicated. As a...
View ArticleHow to Store Your Sails for Winter
Quantum SailsFall is a beautiful time of year, but for many the change in colors signals the end of the sailing season. Many owners take great care in making sure their boats are properly "winterized"...
View ArticleThe 4 Most Common–and Preventable–Sail Issues
A common complaint is UV damage to roller furled sails like this jib.Quantum Sails1. Mildew, mold, and runny colorsLetting your wet sails stay furled or flaked in a sail bag creates the perfect...
View ArticleKeeping Your Sails & Rigging Safe in Heavy Weather
Make sure your sails are flaked and stowed properly. No one wants to lose a set of sails to foul weather.Quantum SailsThe weather forecasters are predicting a big El Niño year that could bring heavy...
View ArticleGive Your Sails a Facelift
Quantum SailsTypically when a sail is designed, the largest amount of draft at a given position of the sail is at about 45% of the way aft of the luff towards the leech. As the sail gets older, a...
View ArticleTrimming Your Cruising Staysail
How to Cruising with your staysail can add horsepower and ease, giving you options in a variety of conditions. Cruising with your staysail can add horsepower and ease, giving you options in a variety...
View ArticleSalty Dawg to Host Three Events This Summer
Destinations The Salty Dawg Rally will host three events this summer with the addition of their newest cruise to Maine. The Salty Dawg Rally will host three events this summer with the addition of...
View ArticleAll New Classes At Cruisers University
Destinations Register now for Cruisers University at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat show, now offering all new courses! Register now for Cruisers University at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat show, now...
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