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Online Book: Sail Handling and Rigging Made Easy

Setting, reefing and striking sails and doing it in challenging conditions—tips, techniques, gear, sail selection and rigging.

Cruising Sailboat Spar Inspection

May 13, 2023January 16, 2022 by John Harries
Reading Time: 10 minutes

Dismastings are dangerous voyage enders for cruising boats. Doing this inspection of spars, steps and chainplates will reduce the risk substantially.

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Cruising Sailboat Standing Rigging Inspection

May 13, 2023January 23, 2022 by John Harries
Reading Time: 12 minutes

Inspection tips and recommended replacement cycles for offshore cruising boat standing rigging, hydraulics, and vangs.

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Cruising Sailboat Running Rigging Inspection

May 13, 2023February 26, 2022 by John Harries
Reading Time: 10 minutes

Inspection, repair tips and replacement cycles for offshore cruising boat running rigging.

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Cruising Sailboat Rig Wiring and Lighting Inspection

May 13, 2023March 25, 2022 by John Harries
Reading Time: 9 minutes

Inspection, repair, and replacement tips for mast navigation lights, wind indicators, and lightning protection systems.

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Cruising Sailboat Roller Furler and Track Inspection

June 18, 2023April 18, 2022 by John Harries
Reading Time: 10 minutes

Modern sail-handling system have made offshore sailing safer and easier, but they also demand regular inspection and maintenance.

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Download Cruising Sailboat Rig Checklist

May 13, 2023May 16, 2022 by John Harries
Reading Time: < 1 minutes

The rig checklist is ready for download and links to five articles of in depth inspection tips and advice on fixing the problems you find.

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