Repair & Maintenance
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.
Westwind Boat Detailing Offers Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Washing, waxing, varnishing. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
Sailors, Don’t Leave Your Boats in Storage Too Long
When we leave our boats in storage we usually expect it to be for a short time. What happens when it's a long time, might not be pretty.
Westwind Boat Detailing Offers Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Washing, waxing, varnishing. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
Will a Split Ring Bring the Mast Down?
We found both a nut and later a split ring just lying on the deck. We glanced around, searching for the devious Friday night beer can racer who might have been trying to undermine our faith in our rig, but found none.
Lowering the Mast on a Small Boat with The Resourceful Sailor
The tricky part is keeping the mast straight along the centerline of the boat. On a Flicka, and many others, this means creating a bridle on each cap shroud to keep tension on the mast as it comes down.
A Sad Day as Another Old Sailboat Goes to the Crusher
Who among us can honestly say they're not mesmerized by the spectacle of an old sailboat being broken up by the relentless machines?
Nelly Belle Tastes Saltwater in Time to Race to Fresh Water
Alan Wirtanen relaunched his 24-ft boat, Nelly Belle, in Santa Cruz on May 29 almost 50 years since he built her.
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