Cutting the Boom
Weather helm is the tendency of a boat to turn itself into the wind (weather). Too much weather helm and she’s not only hard to steer but slower than if balanced. How do you counteract the tendency for the boat to turn into the wind? You turn the rudder. So, the more weather helm the […]
More Standing and Running Rigging
Rigging Defined Rigging comprises the system of ropes, cables and chains, which support a sailing ship or sailboat’s masts—standing rigging, including shrouds and stays—and which adjust the position of the vessel’s sails and spars to which they are attached—the running rigging, including halyards, braces, sheets and vangs. If you think that sounds complicated – you’re RIGHT! And we have a […]