DIY
The Resourceful Sailor Asks, “Is It Varnish or Vanish?”
"I’ve heard it said that you should only varnish your boat once. Right before you are going to sell it."
The Resourceful Sailor Performs Sail Surgery
After an exciting sail into port under westerlies and a wind-against-current chop, The Resourceful Sailor finds the leech line of the jib partially extracted and wrapped around the starboard sheet. Whoops …
Name This Yacht Club
A sign of the times. Do you know where this one is hanging?
The Simple Pleasures of Sailing — Maintenance
The simplicity of sailing provides endless pleasure, while the maintenance gives a chance for lifelong learning.
Classified: A Friendship Sloop, a Sailing School, and Jobs
The 'Latitude 38' 'Classy Classifieds' are a treasure chest full of classics, business opportunities, sailboats for sale, job opportunities and inspiration for any kind of sailor.
A Question About the Capacity (and Range) of Electric Outboard Motors on Daysailers
How much weight can electric outboard motors handle?
Low-Overhead Sailing on Folsom Lake
Towing sailboats with the mast up can be dangerous, and we're sure that everyone has a story to tell. (Please comment below!) A sailor sent us a photo after a, ahem, failed launch at a ramp on Folsom Lake. Fortunately, the culprit was tree limbs and not electrical wires, which can be a lot more worrisome.
Mountain View Youth Sailor Adrian Maciuca Launches New Product
Sixteen-year-old Adrian Maciuca, has launched a sailing life and a new sailing product from Shoreline Lake in Mountain View.
Allen Gross Keeps the Sailing History of ‘Folly’ Alive and Well
The cutter 'Folly' was built in San Francisco while shipbuilder Matthew Turner was still building boats at his shipyard in Benicia.
When You Need a Step Up: Neighbors to the Rescue
You often find help for your boat from your next-door neighbors. Such was the case for the Express 27 'Salty Hotel.'
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