This is a subject I am very passionate about as this has been a huge part of my sailing career.  Singlehanded sailing for me started as a kid in my first pram.  Yes, I know it is not the same as were this post will go, but it was a start for a six year old kid having his first boat, and freedom to go out and sail on his own.  This along with our family cruising and local club racing I was one happy kid. Fifteen years later in 1979 I purchased a new Capri 25 while working at…

Not the common thing you will hear from a site a lot of readers think is only for shorthanded sailing.  Well that is just one aspect of my business, the other is my video production company which has been a major part of my business for decades. So why do I need a recording studio?  First I wanted to have full control when filming interviews, doing voice-overs, green screen, and any other narrative work.  Once you film narrative in a nice dry controlled room you are spoiled. Second, I wanted to be able to play my drums, and have other…

These five hurricane videos came out fall 2019, on my clients YouTube page.  They have been a huge hit, with all the great information from BoatUS CAT (Catastrophe Team), and the BoatUS editors.  So if you want to be prepared for next seasons big storms, and you know we will have them.  Now is the time to start your plan.  Follow the information in these five videos, and you will have a lot better chance to survive the storm with out damage. Enjoy the videos, Paul

Happy New Year!  I would like to let all of the shorthanded sailors reading to be aware of the great deal that just came on the market.  No, I do not receive a commission.  This is a friend’s boat, which is set up very well by the owner, who is an excellent shorthanded sailor.  The boat is well maintained and is ready to go win races.  She is a Bermuda 1-2 winner singlehanded, Solo/twin winner, and finishes in the top three in most shorthanded races she enters.  Let me send you right to the fantastic information from the owner.

With the crazy fast pace, out of control world we live in, the Holiday Season is a time to reflect, enjoy family, and celebrate all that we can be thankful for in our lives. I updated my Christmas Video to take you on a fun 90 second holiday ride. Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you soon, Paul

This weeks photo is my best selling print to date. Sells out quickly and captures a unique moment in the New England Costal winter. I have removed the beginning and end of the talking head and go right to the photo. Hope you like the change. See you Soon, Paul

This is a question I get often: “how can I depower quickly and safely?”  Let me go through though the method I have successfully used with many types of boats.  A few items you will need for this method. A good pilot All mainsheet controls easy to use from the steering position. Mainsail slide system (this will not work with just bolt rope) sees this episode for a great system to convert your boltrope.  Continuous reefing lines Jammers for halyard and reef lines, Biggest problem I see shorthanded is we don’t reef early, or often enough.  I tell my self…

This weeks photo brings us to the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. I hope you enjoy the photo. Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving. See you soon, Paul