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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 · SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more!
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 …
The Basics of Reefing - SailNet Community
Mar 29, 2004 · Reefing before the sails load up beyond their intended wind range is an important part of good seamanship. Simply put, reefing is the art and practice of reducing sail area. Every sailor …
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.
Best Lakes in the US to Sail - SailNet Community
Apr 24, 2008 · The greatest lake to sail on is Beaver Dam lake in Northern Indiana. I spent my youth sailing the summers away on that lake. The lake is a little under 400 acres. But, for a 12 year old kid …
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!