The day started out sunny and, while not exactly warm, was pleasant for a day in early December and a crew of 9 looked forward to enjoying the sights, sounds
By Bryant Gorrell NC3 Cruise Director So, you just joined a sailing cruising club… Now what? You have so many questions and no idea where to get the answers.
Our favorite FREE local sailing magazine, Spinsheet, is now available online! The Covid-19 restrictions have affected Spinsheet’s normal distribution channel, your favorite bayside restaurant, marina or watering hole, so they
Part of every sailor’s winterizing routine should be draining and winterizing your fresh water tank. If not performed correctly, however, you may notice in the Spring that your fresh water
Those long lovely wooden toe-rails can be the bane of the warm weather sailor once it goes bad; but if you stay on top of the finish the pain is
Some cheaper materials can fail within the first year of use. This is a very important item that should be checked, preferably before your vessel is launched. I had this
“Why can’t I point?” is a common refrain heard post-race at bars and yacht clubs around the world, and it’s a tricky question to answer. In the first installment of
Depstech Endoscope: As demonstrated at our March Meeting, this model coupled with your smart phone device allows you to peek into places without taking apart the entire area. It consists
The appeal of well-maintained, varnished wood trim on boats is hard to deny. It evokes our past and we respect the owner because of all the time and effort it
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