Anchor Windlasses
As boat size increases, the size of their anchors tends to increase as well. At some point manually hauling in an anchor ceases to be an option, and boaters consider installing a windlass. Whether manual or motor driven, windlasses make anchor retrie Read more…
Rio de Janeiro Boat Shows
The annual Rio de Janeiro Boat Show is Latin America’s largest boat show that brings a fancy nautical air to the capital of Brazil with new models on show from boat builders near and far away. Besides the boat themselves, visitors also have the possi Read more…
Embroidery Manufacturing
Jacob Schiess started the first commercial embroidery manufacturing establishment in 1848 in New York. He came from Switzerland and within a year had his own embroidery plant in operation. All the stitching was done by hand by fifteen woman stitching Read more…
How to Buy a Sailboat – Part II
Once you know exactly how, where and when you will use your dream boat, the next question to answer is “what are the characteristics of a boat best suited for how I will sail the boat?” I believe this question is best answered across five dimensions: Read more…
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace engineers develop new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and space exploration, often specializing in areas such as structural design, guidance, navigation and control, instrumentation and communication, or production method Read more…
Small Sailboats Are Fun
Small sailboats are from about 10 to 18 feet in length (3 to 6 metres). Small sailboats are often called sailing dinghies, because almost all have open cockpits without any cabins. They are usually made from either marine plywood or fiberglass – the Read more…
Marine Crew Health Insurance
Despite the technological advancements in marine travel, the safety and security of crew members is always an extremely vital issue in any marine travel policy. What the discerning mariners ideally need is a comprehensive medical insurance policy tha Read more…
Sailing in Bermuda
Bermuda is a small chain of islands about 700 miles due east of South Carolina. Sailboats have traveled to or through Bermuda for a long time, and it is the most popular tropical destination for sailing enthusiasts on the US East Coast. Bermuda is al Read more…
State-of-the-art Tender Lifts for Any Type of Boat
Many people that live along the US coastline have purchased personal boats over the past few years. The ever increasing level of stress at the workplace drives them to seek new ways of relaxation. Sailing to the high seas is probably the best way to Read more…
