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Cruising with a Wife - Success! | SailNet Community
Nov 15, 2025 · I'll echo most of the comments above, and add that sailing is a small part of cruising - my wife does not love the actual sailing part of sailing, but loves being places, exploring new areas, …
What are I J P E and what do they mean to me? - SailNet Community
Mar 19, 2008 · I know that these are the dimensions of my sail plan but what do they actually measure? And other than when I am ordering a new sail, when will I use this info? Are these numbers that I …
Spar vs. mast. What's the difference? | SailNet Community
Apr 30, 2016 · These include booms and masts, which serve both to deploy sail and resist compressive and bending forces, as well as the bowsprit and spinnaker pole. The mast of a sailing vessel is a tall …
Where to sail in central Virginia? - SailNet Community
Apr 27, 2010 · So here I am in Richmond, VA (actually a few miles west, in far western Henrico County), and I'm doing a little Googling for places to sail a small boat (say, a 15 to 19-foot open …
Fractional Rig vs. Mast Head Rig | SailNet Community
Jan 6, 2008 · A fractional rig tends to put proportionally more sail area into the mainsail. Headsails tend to be smaller than on mast-head rigs, so they generally are easier to manage for tacking/jibing.
Which sailmaker? - SailNet Community
Sep 9, 2024 · SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more!
Sail To The Sun Rally? - SailNet Community
Aug 21, 2024 · SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more!
I getting close to ordering new sails for my Catalina...
Mar 14, 2023 · That conversion has breathed new life into a sail that was starting to get tired. When the time comes to buy a new sail I will definitely order it with full battens, because the benefits far out …
Sailrite Sewing Machines vs. Others - My Thoughts - SailNet Community
Oct 15, 2021 · SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more!