Recently the good folks and organizers of the Dubrovnik International Regatta held off the coast of Croatia contacted FloatWays to let us know about the event. The Dubrovnik International Pursuit Race Regatta is a pursuit style race. It’s held in one of the premier sailing venues in the Mediterranean. This area also happens to be […]
Tiller Steering Vs. Steering Wheel on a Sailboat
Given that I grew up sailing on boats with tillers, namely Sunfish and Hobie Cats, I have lately been inclined to wanting something different – A giant stainless steel steering wheel. But which is better? As you’ve probably guessed, neither is necessarily better, they are just different. A tiller and a steering wheel both possess […]
34th America’s Cup 2013 San Francisco Planning Dilemma
In a way, the America’s Cup can be compared to the Olympics. Not of the same worldwide magnitude, but a gargantuan event nonetheless. An entire city has to prepare for the America’s Cup in much the same way an entire country prepares for the Olympic Games. For the 34th America’s Cup 2013, San Francisco needs […]
Fractional Rig vs. Masthead Rig – Which is Better?
Of course, you’ve probably guessed that neither is necessarily better. There are pros and cons to both. There are sailors that love their fractional rigs and those that prefer masthead rigs. The fractional rig is very popular amongst racing sailboats. Essentially, a fractional rig has the forestay attached to a point a ways below the […]
Custom Oakley Batwolf Review with OO Black Iridium Polarized Lens Under Sail
I took a custom pair of Oakley Batwolf sunglasses yacht racing to see how they would fare. Following are the results… At FloatWays we might be a little partial towards Oakley. However, we claim it’s with good reason. While it may be true you can buy better optics made out of glass instead of polycarbonate, […]