The main purpose of the depth sounder is to constantly notify us how deep the water is under our hull and also allows us, to a good approximation, and to locate the best area of the bottom where to drop …
Depth sounder: how it works and how best to use it Read More »
The advent of stoppers among sailing equipment radically changed deck plans. Today, thanks to this accessory, on even good-sized boats, two winches alone are enough to control all maneuvers. Excluding those on the genoa sheets. In fact, the function of …
My name is stopper: thanks to me just a few winches and I command everything Read More »
Antigrip. The problem of anti-slip is common to both boats used in racing and those that only cruise. The combined action of trampling and weathering gradually round out the surface of our deck causing annoying grip problems even when the …
Antigrip on deck, all the solutions to avoid slips Read More »
The windlass, whether manual or electric, should be considered one of the most important tools of deck equipment. There are vertical and horizontal models. The former allow for a very small footprint on deck, the motor and gearbox being installed …
Windlass, what you need to know (to avoid careless purchases) Read More »
The anchor is the guardian of our boats, the one who will let us sleep sound dreams on a cruise, a faithful ally of anyone who goes to sea. In order for this valuable tool to work at its best, …
Sleep sound dreams in the roadstead: tips for a good anchorage Read More »
To always have the situation under control and within reach…of your wrist: here are smartwatches, wrist gps, analog aids and racing watches for every kind of sailor! Much more than simple watches, they are almost veritable wrist computers, capable of …
Okay, you may wear them on your wrist but-don’t call them watches! Read More »
In the beginning the ultimate was the three-speed model: a direct, a reduced and a very reduced. Then came the self-tailing winch that allowed one person to caulk the sheet, without taking it off the winch. Finally, all the motorized …
Winch: a true sailor can’t not know how it works Read More »
For a halyard, for a textile backstay or more simply at the mooring. Splices can serve in a variety of situations. And it is useful to know two types of realization in order to be able to be independent when …
Splicing, all the techniques for not making a mess (and what to use) Read More »
Nowadays having a good internet connection on board will make you sail more smoothly. Near the coast, you can use your smartphone or tablet (which, by activating the “tethering” function, will share the connection with any other devices, such as …
Internet on board, why not? (What it takes to build a reliable network) Read More »
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