Raising and lowering the mainsail: Troubleshooting
What can you do if your mainsail is difficult to raise or reluctant to lower during a cruise? The possibility that the mainsail on some boats does not go up or down easily and quickly is a problem often underestimated…
How to handle lines safely on a boat
Handling lines is an essential skill for operating a boat and keeping yourself and other crew members safe. However, it is a practice that is refined over time and often underestimated by those on cruising yachts. Every year, maritime news…
Yacht design: A sailboat is not a hotel room!
In the evolution of yacht design for cruising sailboats, the key word is comfort. Modern boats have improved dramatically in terms of ergonomics, fittings, and onboard livability compared to models of the past. Everything on board today is designed and…
10 mistakes to avoid when using the VHF radio
Among the communication systems used on a cruising sailboat is the VHF radio, an essential device for calling the Coast Guard in case of difficulty or emergency, notifying a port of an imminent arrival, or contacting other sailors to say…
How to use a winch without draining the batteries
We frequently observe sailors continuously pulling the chain up at the anchorages. They most likely possess large or high-capacity batteries and are not concerned about draining them. They may also be unaware of how much winching and anchoring operations can…
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