Sail Delmarva

rev. 3-17-2026  But different this time.  Since I have become a competent welder, I've decided to break anchor performance down, one com...

  If the step is too far (icy decks become a problem this time of year and my knees are getting older) add a railing. A pull-in line also he...

 I tried to explain this over and over, but the editors always wanted articles on short cuts to fixing a wet deck. Well, injecting epoxy int...

 Add enough and your sails will look like something from a wind tunnel lab. Yes, you can do well through experience and looking at the shape...

 Tying up a wide boat can be complicated. I can only reach one piling from the dock.  The slip does not fit the boat.Currently, I use the bl...

 Some attest they love the sound of gulls. It reminds them where they are. I think they havn't been around the water long enough to get ...

Whether halyard tails or docklines, sailors always have ropes to hang. A few ideas. Bags are good to, when there is room (the lines will gro...

 I'm kind of out of boat projects, so I've been welding up stuff. With the exception of some of the rebar, everything is recycled fr...

 After 30 years the original knobs are breaking down. A few days ago a line tried to jump off. Time for replacement. The tramps are good and...

 How can we get more stretch from a bridle?  More length. Yes, but there will also be losses from friction. In the left center (below) illus...