The right approach to sailing even without electronics
Sailing without electronics: How do you navigate if your chartplotter screen suddenly goes black? What happens if a lightning strike hits the boat and causes a power outage? What do you do if you can’t recharge your GPS batteries? Even…
How to avoid damage, tears, and other breakages to the genoa sail
Strong winds and sudden gusts put the genoa sails of our sailboats to the test. Here are some precautions to take while sailing to preserve your headsails. Images of sailboats with jibs torn by the wind are quite common on…
Strong winds ahead: How to steer through with confidence
The arrival of strong winds, especially when sailing outside the high season, is quite common but can be intimidating for novice cruisers. In reality, with experience and the right handling techniques, your autonomy and safety on board can increase significantly…
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