DIY
The Resourceful Sailor Makes Rigging Alignment a Top Priority
While working aloft on the tricolor, The Resourceful Sailor noticed that the toggle and triangle plate connecting the masthead to the dual backstays were misaligned, awkwardly loading the clevis pin.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Instructions on How To Jibe a Spinnaker
Will robots start teaching sailing? We were curious to find out how ChatGPT would instruct us to jibe a spinnaker.
A Relaxing Saturday Sail, or Messing About in Boats?
How often have you gone to your boat, feeling a bit grumpy and down about the "work" you have to do, only to get there and happily get stuck into even the dirtiest of jobs?
An Update on Jack van Ommen as ‘Fleetwood lll’ Nears Completion
Van Ommen says his next challenge is to recover his expenses from the seller, who, by previous accounts, knowingly misrepresented the condition of the boat.
Want To Learn To Splice Rope? Join Jeff Zarwell for His Upcoming Class
Join Jeff Zarwell for a two-hour rope splicing class, next Wednesday, at Spaulding Marine Center in Sausalito.
Good Anchors Help You Sleep Well at Night
What's your anchor setup to give you a good night's sleep? There are a lot of approaches to handle a wide variety of circumstances.
The Rebuilding of ‘Mahina’ Hits Prime Time
Progress on the Albin Vega 27 'Mahina' continues on Shaw Island in the Pacific Northwest.
The Resourceful Sailor Builds New Spreader Tips
Here's another of The Resourceful Sailor's DIY solutions — this time he's replacing the old spreader tips on his 1985 Flicka 20 Pacific Seacraft 'Sampaguita.'
Restoring a Classic: The Slog of the Albin Vega 27 ‘Mahina’
John Neal's 'Log of the Mahina' was one of the early, small-boat voyaging books that spawned endless followers.
The Resourceful Sailor Attempts the Northwest Passage — Again
Usually when we hear from the Resourceful Sailor it's to learn about his latest MacGyvering attempts aboard his Flicka 20, 'Sampaguita.'
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