As its that time of the year again when most of us have to pack up our sails and move the boat into storage – if you haven’t done so already. Winterizing your boat is a thorough process that can lead to serious damages when not done correctly. From taking out the mast, to making sure your sails, engine and batteries all survive the winter storage there are quite a few things to be considered. We’ve put together some handy information for you, to make sure it all goes smoothly.
Sailboats and ropes go hand in hand, from only a handful of control lines and halyards on smaller vessels to a whole array on larger racing yachts. However, all these lines would be of little use if we couldn’t secure them properly to hold the loads. Whilst on a dinghy you may get away with controlling the sheets by hand, but on bigger boats, this would be an impossible task.
Boat fenders for those going offshore - how to compromise on weight and space? There are many challenges that come with offshore racing, but just from a mooring point of view alone it can be a nightmare. Many offshore races finish at locations that differ from their starting point, so it is important to take your docking equipment with you. However, when it comes to racing yachts, especially during offshore regattas, space and weight are rare commodities! So what are the factors to consider when purchasing fenders for an offshore racing boat? This blog will give you a basic comparison of the different types of boat fenders to consider for offshore racing.
