After buying our Fellowship 28, which had been left unused for years, we inherited a sprayhood covered in layers of dirt. With the sun out and spring in the air, I decided it was the perfect day to tackle this project. I spread the sprayhood out in our garden, ready to see how much elbow… Read more: Restoring our grimy Sprayhood to former Glory

Prior to hiking the SWCP one question in particular made me research the internet for hours: Can you easily wild camp along the route and find a good spot to pitch up without any problems? There was conflicting opinions on this topic, but mostly people just went for it and did not report any problems… Read more: Can you wild camp on the South West Coast Path?

If you’re in the market for a sailboat or just comparing different models, you’ve likely come across the term “D/L displacement to length ratio.” It’s probably what brought you to this page. Essentially, the D/L ratio is a metric that allows you to easily categorize and compare sailboats. It works similarly to other key ratios,… Read more: What is the Displacement-Length ratio (D/L) of a sailboat?

If you’re considering buying a boat and are sifting through different listings and offers, you’re likely also weighing various ratios, like the comfort ratio or the sail area displacement ratio. You might have also encountered the capsize ratio for sailboats, sometimes referred to as the capsize screening formula (CSF). In this article, we aim to… Read more: What is the Capsize Ratio of a sailboat?

When exploring the purchase of a bluewater sailboat, or any sailboat for that matter, you’ve probably encountered various ratios that offer insights into the sailboat’s handling or traits, tailored to its intended application. Among these is the Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D), a valuable metric that can shed light on the performance potential across… Read more: What is the sail area-displacement ratio (SA/D) of a sailboat?