General KnowledgeHow-To Guides

Foundational sailing and marine know-how in one place — plain-English explainers on how your boat’s main systems fit together, key terms, unit conversions, and the basics every sailor should know.

  • Crew member in yellow foul-weather gear washing the hull of a sailing yacht at the dock before winter storage

    How To Prepare Your Boat For Winter Storage

    Preparing your boat for winter storage means cleaning the deck, servicing the engine with fresh oil and fogging oil, removing and charging electronics and batteries, drying and stowing your rigging,...