Monthly Archives: October 2009
Reefing the Sails on Book Knowledge
Our first sailing trip out alone, my dad and I, there was a notice of incoming weather … but did we listen? Not really. Honestly, we lucked out overall but seeing the potential weather coming in around us was enough to make me change my tune about the marine weather forecast.
Categories: Sailing Lessons Learned
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when does a sailboat need a gelcoat?
This subject has haunted me since I bought this sailboat, what is gelcoat and when does my sailboat need it? Here’s the answers … But before I begin I HAVE to say that the most important part of repainting your sailboat is the preparation! Be ready to sand and tape your tail-end off. I started … Continue reading
Categories: Old Sailboat Restoration
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