Repair & Maintenance
The Resourceful Sailor: A Traveler’s Story
What do you do when your aging sailboat hardware needs rebuilding or replacing? What if the manufacturers no longer make it or its components, or they no longer exist themselves?
When You Move Your Boat Cross-Country — in Pieces
Two trucks and special permit were needed to transport Island Serenade over the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Women Crush Wednesday, on a Monday
January's #wcw celebrity is Laura Brazil from Petaluma. Laura and her husband Rich are passionate sailors who enjoy sailing in Mexico.
The Resourceful Sailor: Building Transparent Drop Boards
I knew I wanted to make at least one clear-plastic drop board. The criteria were low weight and cost, water resistance on par with the factory boards, no rattling, and of course, see-through.
Raising the Mast of a Small Sailboat with The Resourceful Sailor — The Solo Version
In contrast to lowering the mast, when raising the mast gravity is less of a friend, so tackling the task solo requires good preparation.
Expired Marine Flare Collection for East Contra Costa and Alameda Counties
Boat owners in East Contra Costa County and Alameda County will have an opportunity to dispose of expired marine flares on Sunday November 14.
Westwind Boat Detailing Offers Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Washing, waxing, varnishing. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
Cal 40 #1 ‘Discovered’ in Richmond
It recently came to the attention of several folks that Cal 40 hull #1 was languishing on an empty lot in Richmond.
Westwind Boat Detailing Offers Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Washing, waxing, varnishing. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
Seawind Catamaran Collides with UFO During Pacific Crossing
Whatever was floating in 'JollyDogs' path that evening left a large hole in the vessel's starboard bow.
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