Barnacle Bill Holcomb's Sailing

Winterize Your Boat Checklist All of us who live in the inland Pacific Northwest must be aware of potential dangers that freezing w...

Hatchboard Precautions One of the dangers of sailing in stronger winds is the chance that a really strong gust will overpower your bo...

Your Tired Old Mainsail One topic of discussion that I hear about all the time around the marina has to do with skippers having ...

How accurate is the compass rose on your chart relative to the real world?  When was the last time that you checked your compass and verif...

Cold Water Temps and Your Outboard Engine Several years ago (about 20 I think), I read a manufacturers warning letter to marine dealers....

Roller Furling Gear A month or so ago, one of my sailing friend couples had quite an adventure on a breezy day.   The wind was up...