Boat Rat: Better Genoa Shape
A lot of us use a single roller furling headsail or genoa for just about all sailing conditions. A well-built cruising genoa will have a luff pad sewn into the sail that adds bulk in the middle of the...
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While it’s always great to be able to have a sail made to your specifications, sometimes it’s not possible due to budgetary or time constraints. Enter TheSailWarehouse.com, which offers a wide...
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Heavy Weather Sailing – Choose Your Sails for Perfect Balance!
In light of all of the rough weather cruisers and racers alike have been encountering the past few weeks, particularly in the Atlantic, there seems like no better time to bring you a Boat Rat on heavy...
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Cruising Mainsails: You Have Options
Quantum’s woven mainsails rely on the proven performance and durability of high-quality woven polyester, with the tightest weave and greatest stretch-resistance. Woven sails continue to be the most...
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Sail Considerations for In-Boom Furling
Considering a furling system for your mainsail? As you weigh the pros and cons of in-boom vs. in-mast furling, it’s important to be aware that problems cited with in-boom systems often stem from the...
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