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A Whisker Pole System
Using a whisker pole that is properly sized and configured can make sailing by the lee stable and comfortable. Most of us feel that flying a spinnaker is too much work and that a lot can go wrong quickly. So what can … Continue reading
Posted in Annapolis Sailing, Cruisers, Modern Yachts, Rigging, Tech Tips
Tagged Annapolis Spars, Annapolis' Best Rigger, Chesapeake Rigging, Forepar, Forespar Whisker pole, Harken, New England Ropes, rigging, sailboat, Sailboat Parts, Sailing, Schaefer, The Best Riggers In The World, the rigging company, yacht riggers
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Harken Furlers
Is Harken the Best? Well that’s a matter of opinion I guess. They are definitely one of the best when it comes to headsail furlers. There is no match for composite ball bearing furlers. The reason is that Harken Furlers and any composite bearing furlers … Continue reading
The 2nd Annual Spring Boat Show…
…Starts today in beautiful downtown Annapolis’ City Dock.
Posted in Annapolis Sailing, Around the World, Baltimore Sailing, Cruisers, Home is where the heart is, Maritime News, Modern Yachts, Racers, Rigging, Sailing
Tagged annapolis, Annapolis Spars, Annapolis' Best Rigger, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Chesapeake Rigging, Forespar, Harken, holmatro, Leisure Furl, Lewmar, riggers, Sailboat Parts, the rigging company
The Annapolis Spring Boat Show Lives On!
Well folks, apparently the last one was such a success that they’re doing it again. U.S. Yacht Shows proudly presents, the second annual Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show 2013. The event will be held in Annapolis’ historical downtown, City Dock. The Annapolis Fall boat show, … Continue reading
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Tagged annapolis, Annapolis Spars, Annapolis' Best Rigger, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Boat Shine, C Sherman Johnson, Chesapeake Rigging, Forespar, Furlboom, Harken, Hayn, holmatro, Leisure Furl, Lewmar, Quantum Sails, riggers, sailboat, sailboat hydraulics, Sailboat Parts, Sailboat Show, Schaefer, Selden, Spring Boat Show, The Best Riggers In The World, The best Riggers on the Atlantic Coast, the rigging company, U.S. Yacht Show, yacht riggers
The Hydraulic Backstay Adjuster
Integral backstay adjusters can play a big role in how a boat sails. Being able to adjust the backstay tension from the pump of a handle can be useful on cruisers just as much as racers. We all need to … Continue reading
