Cruising Resources and Information for Sailors

Somebody Asked . . .

"What should I look for in a winter-storage boatyard?"

Winterizing

Somebody Said . . .

"Your boat is floating because hose clamps are doing the most important job of any of the equipment on your boat,"

Mark Matthews
Through-hulls

Rig Types

Sloop or Cutter, Schooner, Gaff Rig, or what about an Unstayed or Junk Rig for your cruising sailboat?

Rigging

The panoply of Blocks and Leads, Cleats and Clutches, Winches and other sailing hardware, plus old-fashioned Knots and Splices too.

Reefing

The range of techniques and products for Headsail Roller Furling, mainsail In-mast, In-boom, or Slab Reefing is huge.

Sails

A big subject, including Headsails, Mainsails and Mizzens, Storm Sails, and a wide variety of Downwind Sails. Plus their Sail Cloth, Construction, and Battens.

Spars

A sailboat's masts can perform multiple duties, including holding Radar and other Antennae, and providing Lightning Protection. Then there?s Going Aloft to work on spars and rig.