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Anchoring: How much rope or chain should I let out?

October 28, 2020/by Grant Headifen

Anchoring and getting how much chain and rope right to let out is such an important topic that we thought we’d make this excerpt available for free in open space. Please enjoy how we dive into science and mathematics in these techniques.

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The Barber Hauler User Guide

March 7, 2020/by Grant Headifen

The barber hauler owes its name to the Barber brothers, who introduced it for the first time in the 1950s to move the jib clew laterally and inwards to close the jib-mainsail channel and get a tighter angle on the wind. Over the years it has undergone a remarkable development….

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How to gain your SLC Mediterranean Sailing and Boating License

May 21, 2018/by Grant Headifen

You must have a Sailing License when chartering in the Mediterranean. Regardless of experience, you should have a SLC Sailing License.

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