Tuning Guides
Sailmakers and other gurus have advice on getting your boat set up properly to improve performance and safety.
Sailmakers and other gurus have advice on getting your boat set up properly to improve performance and safety.
Feb 27, 2025 By Keven Piper, Bay Sails Introduction The Lake Ontario Short Handed Racing Series (LOSHRS) is a very well attended series for single and double handed crews, and the Great Lakes Single Handed Society promotes other similar series all over the Great Lakes. The challenge of longer navigation style races and less crew…
Sept 12, 2024 By Keven Piper News of NTG (North Technology Group) buying Quantum Sails and Doyle Sails has lots of sailors talking about sail lofts lately. Talking with some colleagues in the industry even those working under those banners were surprised, but not really surprised by the news. Some commented that they haven’t had…
Apr 3, 2024 Awlgrip®, the renowned yacht brand under AkzoNobel, introduces a revolutionary 3D Colour Visualizer on its website https://www.awlgrip.com/colors. The innovative and industry leading tool is designed to empower boaters and applicators by simplifying their journey to find the perfect colour for their boat. Boat owners, applicators, boatyards and builders now have at their…
Mar 20, 2024 Hempel, the Denmark-based worldwide coatings company, announced its innovative, high-performance, copper-free, and biocide-free antifouling coating – Silic One will be available in the United States and Canada. Sold exclusively in North America by SeaWide Distribution, Hempel’s Silic One is a revolutionary bottom coating that is environmentally friendly while reducing time spent cleaning…
Mar 20, 2024 By Keven Piper, Bay Sails Part 1 takes a look at triradial vs crosscut mains. Part 2 considers speed, longevity and cost. In most one design classes like Stars or Etchells, where intense effort is made by sail designers to make the fastest sails, a very high proportion of the sail shape…
Mar 6, 2024 AIRMAR’s DST810 Smart™ Multisensor (depth/speed/water temperature), featuring Gen2 paddlewheel, excels at low speeds, delivering an ultra-responsive start-up speed at only 0.3 knots. Speed-thru-water readings from the DST810 become linear at 0.6 knots, and as the boat accelerates, readings remain accurate, smooth, and steady due to a 5.7 Hz (5X per second) speed…
Mar 17, 2025 The Canadian NorthStar SailGP Team delivered a commanding performance at the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, securing a historic win in front of packed grandstands. This victory marks a defining moment for the Canadian team as they continue their rise in SailGP, showcasing exceptional skill, strategy and teamwork on the global stage. In a… Read More…
Mar 13, 2025 It’s the best party to kick off the 2025 boating & sailing season is nearly here! Join Broad Reach for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and celebration with fellow boating enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just love being on the water, Spring Thaw is the perfect way to reconnect,… Read More…