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 […]
What Makes a Pair of Sailing Sunglasses Suitable for Boating Use
Nobody likes scorched retinas from a constant beat down by the sun and the glare off the waves. That’s why you need sailing sunglasses. To sail you kind of need to be able to see. Looking up at a spinnaker while trimming can be as torturous as staring at the sun itself. Focusing on that […]
The FloatWays Top 5 Worst Pieces of Boating Advice Online
“It’s not what you don’t know that kills you; it’s what you know for sure that just ain’t true.” – Mark Twain Here they are! The Top 5 Worst Pieces of Boating Advice we’ve found online. There is some crappy information out there and these are 5 of our favorites. We’ll start with the not-so-bad […]