“I’m not saying sailors are superstitious, but if you’re going to rename your boat, you’d better have a proper ceremony, a little something for Neptune, and enough bubbly to keep everyone happy. After all, why tempt fate when you’re heading out to sea?” ~ Sailing According to Coach Penny It is kinda appropriate that my…
“The important part is also knowing when a DIY repair is appropriate — and when your sail needs professional attention.” ~ Sailing According to Coach Penny You’ve inspected your sails and found something that doesn’t look quite right. Now what? In Part 2 of my Sails Series, we’re talking about sail maintenance and repairs —…
“A little preventative maintenance can go a very long way when it comes to sails.” ~ Sailing According to Coach Penny Your sails are some of the hardest-working — and most expensive — pieces of equipment on your boat. In Part 1 of my Sails Series, we go back to basics and look at the…
“Drop the hook with confidence – and get the good night’s sleep every skipper deserves.” ~ Sailing According to Coach Penny Anchoring is one of those sailing skills that looks simple until the wind picks up at 2 a.m. In this episode of the From Passenger to Confident Skipper series, we walk through the essentials…
