DIY
Is DIY D.Y.I.N.G?
There was a time not long ago when cruisers earned their sea legs doing their own boat work. DIY was not only a necessity, it was a rite of passage.
“My Name Is Leo, I’m a Boatbuilder and a Sailor” Who Restored ‘Tally Ho’
After a seven-year restoration, 'Tally Ho' arrives from the Pacific Northwest to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Resourceful Sailor: Stepping a Small Boat Mast With a Tripod
The Resourceful Sailor said yes when asked about helping step the mast of 'Murrelet' (a 2019, home-built, 19-ft Spitzgatter), using her purpose-built tripod.
The Resourceful Sailor: Unstepping a Small Boat’s Mast With a Bigger Boat’s Yard
When The Resourceful Sailor was asked to help with an unusual DIY mast unstepping, he jumped right in.
Rocking the Boat Launches Into Next Project
Last month, Rocking the Boat held their first-ever Spring Launch Celebration at India Basin Waterfront Park; they're now preparing to embark on their next adventure.
Phil Mills Sails His Arch Davis-Designed Dinghy Home
Father and son small-boat adventures on San Francisco Bay. What's your favorite one-design sailing dinghy?
Sailing from San Diego to Australia — How Hard Can It Be? (Part 1)
It's great to buy your boat in California. But what if you want to bring it home to Australia?
‘Gary’s Goddess’ Bilge Ballet: I Didn’t Want To Do It
It was time to have my Catalina 470 rerigged. I did not want to do any work myself; let the experts handle everything.
The Resourceful Sailor Asks, “Will You Shut Your Hawsehole?
When The Resourceful Sailor was preparing 'Sampaguita' for offshore sailing, one consideration was sealing up the hawsehole.
Good Jibes #191: Joshua Wheeler on DIY-ing as The Resourceful Sailor
This week we chat with Joshua Wheeler, aka The Resourceful Sailor, whose DIY tips and tricks regularly feature in 'Lectronic Latitude'.
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