Evan 
There are many different kinds of sailboats. Below are a few simple descriptions and some pictures of a few different kinds of sailboats that you may encounter on the water. Cat Rig This catboat rig is a traditional gaff-headed configuration. It has a very large sail on a very short, but sturdy mast. The mast … Read more
In this post, we are going to talk about how a sailboat sails. It is pretty clear how a sail works when sailing downwind, like a parachute, but upwind might be harder to understand. There are a lot of similarities in how a sail works and how an airplane wing works. Both generate lift, but … Read more
Apparent wind and True Wind are terms that I heard a lot about when I was first learning to sail. I thought there was just wind, but I quickly found out that there are several terms for wind. These two particular terms are related to each other, so I thought I would talk to you … Read more