Rule of Twelfths
The Rule of Twelfths provides navigators with a method of estimating the rate of regular tidal flows
The Articles
Reverse Osmosis Watermakers
"Water, water everywhere," wrote Samuel Coleridge, "and not a drop to drink." Well, no longer. Modern technology makes water-making easy.
Flopper stopper - make your own
A device to reduce rolling when at anchor. Make your own.
Lee bowing the tide
The effects of the wind are usually plain to see. The effects of the tide are sometimes less obvious.
Scaling factors
When boats vary in size not every value increases and diminishes at the same rate
Mainsail reefing
Mainsail reefing has come a long way over the past few decades. Some would say not always for the better. This article compares methods and discusses flaws and virtues.
Drogues and drag devices
Some form of drag device should be on every offshore sailboat. This article reviews some of the options.
Sensible interior layouts
Many basically good sailboats are spoiled by their interior designs.
Fighting friction
It's an irony that amply manned racing yachts come fitted with the fanciest gear while shorthanded cruisers often struggle with economy equipment. Here's one reason why.
Bleeding a diesel engine
Bleeding a diesel engine isn't a difficult task -- so long as you go about it methodically