A practical guide to catamaran sailing for monohull sailors making the switch. Covers stability differences, reefing strategy, twin-engine docking, anchoring with a bridle, and heavy weather tactics.
Docking a sailboat confidently in any situation — side-tie, slip, or Mediterranean stern-to — comes down to preparation, speed control, and understanding wind. This guide covers every scenario step by step.
A practical guide to anchoring: choosing the right anchor, calculating scope (5:1 minimum overnight), setting and retrieving step-by-step, Med mooring, snubbers, anchor alarms, and how to sleep soundly at 3am.