Voyaging: Caribbean exit lanes
Article Abstract:
Some practical solutions and techniques for the bluewater sailor are given. Such solutions and techniques may be useful to prevent boats from leaving the Caribbean at the wrong time of the year and avoid damage claims, groundings and abandonment.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2004
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Picking your point of departure
Article Abstract:
Information shows that in reality it is very rare to have wonderful offshore voyages from the U.S east coast to the Caribbean. The major problem faced by sailors is the short weather window.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2003
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Boathandling: Give your headsails room to breathe
Article Abstract:
Sheeting the jib or genoa opens up the slot and gives the sail more gas. This adjustment makes it easier to trim out excessive weather helm.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2003
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