The holidays are around the corner. Below are the best gifts for the sailor in your life. With Thanksgiving coming and Christmas shortly after, the boating season in the Northern regions is pretty much over. This is the time of year where past sailing experiences turn into daydreaming of what the sailing season is going […]
5 Reasons Why Buying a Boat in These Economic Times is a Good Idea
Some people call boats, “a hole in which you pour money into.” How can it be a good idea to buy a boat in this economy? Let’s start by making it clear that FloatWays is not encouraging you to get into debt. In fact, owning a boat doesn’t mean you have to get into debt. […]
Kiteboarding Speed Freaks at the North American Speed Sailing Invitational
2011 is the year for kiteboarders to sail faster… AGAIN! On October 13, 2010, during crazy windy conditions at Luderitz Bay in Namibia, two speed-sailing records were set. The event was called the 2010 Luderitz Speed Challenge. The sailing speed record was set by a kiteboarder, Alex Caizergues clocking in 54.10 knots over the required […]
Sailing Review of the Oakley Oil Rig Sunglasses from a Yacht Racing Perspective
Having sailed in a number of regattas and performed all-day sails using my Oakley Oil Rig® sunglasses I saw it fitting to review them for FloatWays.com After writing the review of the Oakley Dispatch® I realized I had to write one based on sunglasses that are more apt for sailing than for styling around the […]
Don’t Sweat It – Douse and Reef with a Lazy Jack System
A lazy jack system on your sailboat – a classic case of form vs. function. Some say it’s uncool. Some say it’s the usefulness that matters. Up to you to decide. Lazy jacks are rigging lines that are fitted to the upper section of the mast and come down towards the back and middle of […]
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