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Minimize mosquitoes by clothing choices

March 28th, 2022

Depending on the racing venue, the challenge of low wind sailing is magnified by the presence of bugs. Aside from

September 7th, 2021

There is all kinds of sailing gear to keep us warm, or dry, or even cool. Being comfortable when the

November 26th, 2020

When Helly Hansen acquired Musto in October 2017, the merger of these two sailing gear brands created an opportunity for

November 5th, 2019

We receive a lot of self-serving America’s Cup sponsor promo, but occasionally there is information within which provides some context

September 29th, 2015

by Dr. Harken Shackles have been used by sailors for many years to attach blocks to boats. They are not

August 3rd, 2015

Addressing the risk of head trauma in sailing, MIT Sailing Master Franny Charles has taken steps to minimize the threat…

March 24th, 2015

If your ball bearing block is not running well, you can try a drop of McLube One Drop. If that

February 10th, 2015

Handling the spinnaker on Silencio, a 50m Pereni Navi during the Millennium Cup Super Yacht regatta in the Bay of

January 14th, 2015

Salopette is French for Trouser, but their differences might make you prefer one style over the other. APS provides this

November 6th, 2014

Dyneema® has become the ‘Gold Standard’ for performance running rigging. However, with new grades of Dyneema® being introduced and different