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 MoreMarine 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 MoreThe 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 MoreEvery 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 MoreMainsail 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 MoreNow 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 MoreOf 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 […]
Read MoreWHAT TO LOOK FOR IN SELECTING A SAILING SCHOOL Most novice sailors do not have a complete understanding of the proper plan to becoming a confident and competent sailor. They need to depend on sailing professionals. Being an ASA sailing instructor of an outstanding award winning ASA sailing school […]
Read MoreWeather stations and websites are often regionalized, which gives us a good overall picture of the weather conditions and forecasts. However, because the area we sail, Barnegat Bay, has its own microclimate we often need a weather site that targets a more localized area. Sailors not only need a reliable weather forecast but also a […]
Read MoreWhether you would like to get the optimal performance out of your sailboat or just trying to keep your mast upright, a well tuned rig is the key. The goal of a properly tuned rig is to have a mast that is straight, better control of sail shape, and proper helm balance in a variety […]
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