Twin Rudders on a Sailboat: Increased control and safety
Modern hulls are more balanced while heeling. They are also wider in the stern. It leads quite naturally to the twin rudders. Better control when reaching and tacking Is positioned…
Lifting Keel Maintenance
The lifting keel has also been referred to as the keel centerboard. Perform maintenance when the vessel is out of the water. Carefully clean the inner sides of the keel’s…
Beneteau Oceanis 331 Reviews (2000-2005)
Designed by Groupe Finot, the Beneteau 331 offers a sophisticated hull with traditional lines. A spacious cockpit, top-of-the-line deck hardware and a roller furling main accent her ease of handling.…
Beneteau First 30: Starting signal to clinic session!
May 24th Hello everybody, It was on Sunday the 22nd at La Rochelle, under cloudy sky, that took place the first clinic session organized by the F30 JK class and…
The First 30 out sailing (Video)
Thanks so much to the crew at South Coast Yachts for this great video of the First 30 sailing in San Diego! “This boat exudes FUN and is very stable.…
J/111 “Walk-through”- Insider’s View (Video)
For those of you who have not seen the interior and exterior features of the J/111, we took the opportunity during Charleston Race Week to have Alan Block of Sailing…
Continuing Education: Towing with your Tender (Cruising World)
These three techniques help you safely move your boat when the engine, or the wind, doesn’t cooperate. by Captain Earl MacKenzie Click to read https://www.cruisingworld.com/how-to/seamanship/towing-with-your-tender?cmpid=enews051911 . . .
US SAILING’s Webinar Series: Top Ten Items to Take Offshore
US SAILING’s Webinar Series on Tuesday, April 26 at 8:15 p.m. EDT is hosted by Chuck Hawley, a US SAILING Safety at Sea Moderator and US SAILING Powerboat Instructor. Hawley…
Beneteau 36 Center Cockpit Review
The 36 Center Cockpit offers exceptional performance and a spacious interior, with all the traditional features of a Beneteau. On deck, you’ll find exceptional hardware and an easy-to-use sailplan. Below…
Beneteau 361 Review (1999-2004)
Overview The Beneteau 361 is revolutionary in design both above and below decks. Following in the footsteps of the highly successful Oceanis 352. Exemplary features include a large head with…