The new Digital Pilot Book by The International Yachting Media is now online. With over 1,000 anchorages, ports, harbors, and…
It has an intriguing name and is not widely known, but it is useful and easy to tie. It belongs…
"Who has the right of way?" the elderly sailor seems to wonder. It's an interesting question, but perhaps not the…
At the helm in bad weather: focus, caution, and no panic. Recent climate changes have increased the frequency of intense…
Its name might not sound particularly nautical, but rest assured, this knot boasts a long-standing and rich tradition. Belonging to…
The anchor bend is a knot that defies one of the fundamental characteristics of knots used in seafaring: the ability…
When you need to apply significant force, setting up a pulley system onboard is an excellent solution. It’s often used…
A jammed line, a mooring line that needs shortening, or an anchor line to relieve—there are countless reasons on a…
Varnishing is a crucial process for boats, especially wooden hulls, which require a higher level of protection against the effects…
Choosing the best furler for your boat's headsail? In recent years, the idea that dominated since the early '90s —…