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How To Trim Your Mainsail (off the wind)
Mainsail Trim for Reaching Sailing off the wind is often more difficult as far as sail trim is involved. It takes more of a feel from the mainsail trimmer than does sailing close hauled. Here is a brief guide to help you with your mainsail adjustments while reaching across the bay. 1. The mainsheet is […]
Read MoreHow To Store Marine Caulking (Bob Ragolia)
Marine caulks cure by absorbing moisture from the air. According to 3M, spraying water on most of their marine caulking products will accelerate the curing process. This is especially true with silicone-based caulks. Many of us purchase a small $8 tube of caulk to fill a few screw holes, and then find that the tube […]
Read MoreFour Elements of Sail Trim
The Four Elements of Sail Trim Before we go into the individual adjustments made to your headsail and mainsail for proper sail trim we need to understand the 4 main elements of sail trim. Here is a brief description of each element along with how to control it. I. Draft Depth- belly of the sail. […]
Read MoreTeak Maintenance (Bob Ragolia)
Every year it distresses me to see my fellow sailors painstaking sand their boats teak to bare wood, carefully tape the deck, then apply two or three coats of their favorite teak coating, while sometimes ignoring the manufacturers explicate instructions. A year or two later, all their hard work vanishes, leaving behind the dismal residue […]
Read MoreHow To Trim Your Mainsail (close hauled)
Mainsail Trim Close Hauled There are at least 8 adjustments used in controlling the shape and angle of attack on your mainsail. Here is a quick reference guide to trimming your mainsail for upwind performance in medium to light winds. 1. Traveler – controls the angle of attack a) If your sail is overpowered – […]
Read MoreSelecting the proper anchor rode for your sailboat
Now that you have selected the proper anchor for your sailboat it is next essential that we assist you in selecting the proper anchor rode. Depending on the size and type of your sailboat your choices are either a combination of rope/chain rode or all chain. On our Catalina 30 sailboat we have a rope/chain […]
Read MoreASA Outstanding Sailing Instructor 2016
We are very proud to announce that Barnegat Bay Sailing School’s sailing instructor Michael Bandera was selected as an ASA Outstanding Sailing Instructor for 2016. He is among a prestigious group of 30 sailing instructors selected from the thousands of ASA sailing instructors worldwide to receive this honor. This is Capt. Mike’s third time being […]
Read MoreASA Outstanding Sailing Instructor 2014
We are very proud to announce that Barnegat Bay Sailing School’s primary sailing instructor Audrey Rosenberg was selected as an ASA Outstanding Sailing Instructor for 2014. She is among a prestigious group of 30 sailing instructors selected from the thousands of ASA sailing instructors worldwide to receive this honor. This is Audrey’s fourth time being […]
Read MoreVolvo Ocean Race – Sailing’s Top Sailors
I have a remedy for all you northern sailors that can not get out sailing due to the blizzard of 2015. All from the comfort of your cozy home, the Volvo Ocean Race allows you to view, experience, and compete against the top ocean racers in the world. The Volvo Racing teams are composed of […]
Read MoreSailing Knots – Figure 8
Of all the sailing knots, the figure 8 is the simplest to learn. That being said it is also one of the most important knots on a sailboat. The figure 8 or “stopper knot” as many sailors refer to it, is used to prevent a line from slipping through a fairlead. A stopper knot should be […]
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