Using a whisker pole that is sized andĀ configured properly,Ā can make sailing by the lee stable and comfortable.Ā Usually downwind sailing,Ā specificallyĀ in light air, can feel a bit sluggish and sloppy. SomeĀ of us feel that flying aĀ spinnakerĀ is too much work and that a lot can go wrong quickly. Ā So what can we do when we have to do […]
Read More A Whisker Pole SystemJib boom or no jib boom… that is the question. First we need to figure out why it’s there to begin with. The jib boom really only has its advantages when sailing “off the wind”. It allows the sail to maintain a well projected, fast sail shape as the sheet is eased off of centerline. […]
Read More The Self Tending Jib BoomRe-wiring and replacing the fixtures in the mast is a task that most of us boat owners need to face at some point. Let’s address what needs to happen during this process and what is the mostĀ efficientĀ way to do this. First, the mast needs to be un-stepped. Therefore it could be a smart idea to […]
Read More When Replacing Electrical Items in the MastThere are many lubricant products that all claim to do different things, or do they? So it is easy to see why this can become confusing. Not to mention there are even moreĀ lubricationĀ products becoming available on the market every day. I have been on many boats and usually see mixture of WD-40 and some sort […]
Read More Lubricants for Sailboats!After all of the conveniences that technology has afforded us sailors, there is still one luxury that has eluded us. Although more popular than ever, a furling mainsail is still not 100%Ā standard equipment on today’s boats. The reason for this is that it has always presented some negatives that leave many people unsure about whether […]
Read More Furling the Mainsail……is back again. This year, just to mix things up a bit, the Powerboat Show will be up first, starting tomorrow October 3-6. Make sure you visit us at our boothĀ (Tent O-13)Ā next week at the Sailboat Show which will begin on the 10th through the 14th. Also you can see our ad in this month’s […]
Read More The Annapolis Fall Boat Show………Starts today in beautiful downtown Annapolis’ City Dock.
Read More The 2nd Annual Spring Boat Show…Well folks,Ā apparently the last one was such a success that they’re doing it again.Ā U.S. Yacht ShowsĀ proudly presents, the second annual Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show 2013. The event will be held in Annapolis’Ā historical downtown, City Dock. The Annapolis Fall boat show, has helped to build the town’s reputation for hosting the largest boat show in the […]
Read More The Annapolis Spring Boat Show Lives On!Pick up a free copy of the OctoberĀ Spinsheet issue and see our ad.
Read More The 2012 Annapolis Sailboat ShowSean Simmons (Partner) Started in the marine industry in 1988 working for Harbor Yacht Rigging in Baltimore, Md as a Riggers ApprenticeĀ underĀ theĀ tutelageĀ ofĀ gentlemanĀ named Tom Snow. Then was later promoted to another job in 1990 at the nearby, Get-a-way Sailing School as the Chief Technician. Around 1993 he was hired at the old Tidewater Marine Center, also […]
Read More The ‘Riggers’ of the Sailboat World
