If like me, you have three reefing points on your mainsail you’ll have a lot of spare rope to deal with when flaking the sail. There are a couple of…

What a fabulous idea. A feathering prop with plastic blades. Makes a lot of sense really. The most obvious advantages are less weight and no electrolysis but it also means…

Still looking good after 6 years of constant use. Oven door cleverly stows under the cooker. This is the American version which is slightly larger than the European version. This…

Varnish applied by brush. Amazing results are possible if you follow certain rules. Please note, this article applies to single part, oil based yacht varnish systems only, two part varnishes…