Even though I have an engine now. I thought you all would enjoy this story from the days of sailing on my 22′ Falmouth Cutter, Anglesea, without an engine. It’s the morning of December 21st, the winter solstice and a…
Dyneema Synthetic rigging torture test
Chafe has always been a concern with Dyneema or any synthetic rigging As a by product of Hurricane Earl, my synthetic rigging went through a real torture test. There have been continuous questions about how this new technology will…
Lee helm revisited
Hi all, As discussed in this thread http://www.samlmorse.com/forum/read.php?5,9644 I had a problem with lee helm. Now after sailing with the old and new sail (jib) I have come to some conclusions. But first some details about the 2 jibs. I…
To chain or not to chain
First, for reference: go to Tuning an anchor rode by Al Frasse and take a read, or after you read this blog. It is the best article I have ever seen on using chain, line or chain/line for anchoring.…
Sailing from South Florida
I have just received notification that my standing rigging is at the post office. Once it clears customs (and that could take years and cost thousands of lives) I will be able to start the next phase of Shanti’s rigging. Mean…