Browsing Tag reefing

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  How to Reef While Sailing Downwind

  You don’t always want to have to come head-to-wind to reef. In this extract from his latest book, The Complete Ocean Skipper, Tom Cunliffe talks about how to ...

  On December 15, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Choosing the Right Sails: Mainsails

  Brian Hancock reviews important considerations of different mainsail setups. Previously published in BWS. The  mainsail is, as the name implies, the most important sail in the inventory and for ...

  On August 10, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Preparing for Heavy Weather Sailing

  Sailing isn’t always about sunshine and blue skies. Bill Biewenga reviews steps for sailing in less than ideal conditions. Seeker was a well-found sloop with a few miles ...

  On July 6, 2016 / By Administrator