I bought a new sheet of 3/8-inch line but it's too slippery to grasp easily with the nitrile work gloves that I like to use. I've found that sheets are like wine - the older the better when it comes to pulling and holding them. Older, weathered sheets are fuzzier and the shine is worn away...
Boats A and B are running and approaching the downwind mark, which they must leave to port. Their courses are parallel but Boat A is ahead, outside, and on starboard tack, while Boat B is behind, inside, and on port tack. Boat B has overlap as they enter the three boat-length circle. Does Boat A...
Help! I found this on page 6 of an article about using a compass to determine when to tack:
My question is, what is this "easy" way to determine the best tack when you can see the shore behind the mark?
Hello,
This will be my first post on this forum. I've been sailing for a couple of months now and the only type of boat that I have sailing experience with so far is the Sunfish.
One of the biggest difficulties I've encountered has been learning how to switch sides when I tack. I took a course...
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