Last week's column included a paragraph on docking in wind and current. In hindsight, a reference to the wind speed and/or the velocity of the current should have been included. In light wind or ...
With the season just beginning for many sailors, I thought it might be a good time to get back to the basics. In sailboat racing there are four fundamentals you must master: tacking, jibing, spinnaker ...
Removing and replacing batteries from boats is an age-old challenge. Batteries are heavy, and they are often housed in small spaces. This combination can make it difficult to handle batteries for DIY ...
The following boat handling tips are offered in no particular order and they absolutely do not apply in all circumstances. They can, however, keep you out of trouble the majority of the time. Do not ...
After all of the bits and pieces related to chassis setup have been discussed in minute detail and all of the preparation has been completed in the shop, we still have to go to the track and see how ...