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The Resourceful Sailor Asks: “Are Your Dock Lines Ready for Winter?”

It’s the time of year when the wind blows hard, the weather turns yucky, the days are short, and boats are neglected. Make sure yours will ride it out with style and grace, and you can have peace of mind. Here are a few tips on how The Resourceful Sailor ensures his boat cozies up securely to the dock. Thanks for stopping by. Click HERE to be directed to the article in… Read More

Category: Culture, Gear & Maintenance, Marlinspike, PTSA, The Dock Life, The Resourceful Sailor Series, The Salish Sea Tags: boats, chafe, dock lines, Flicka 20, Latitude 38, Lectronic Latitude, Pacific Seacraft, port townsend, sailboat, Sampaguita, storm, Wind

Small Craft Advisor – The Resourceful Sailor Goes Baggywrinkle

The Small Craft Advisor has republished The Resourceful Sailor Goes Baggywrinkle on May 2nd, 2025. Special thanks to Josh Colvin. If you always wondered what a baggywrinkle were, this might clear it up, or maybe, create more questions. You should read it and find out. Thanks for giving it a go. Click here to read on.

Category: Culture, Gear & Maintenance, Life in 240 Inches, Marlinspike, The Dock Life, The Resourceful Sailor Series, The Salish Sea, Video, Wildlife Tags: baggywrinkle, chafe, dock lines, Flicka 20, nylon, Pacific Seacraft, port townsend, sailboat, sailing, Sampaguita, schooner, small craft advisor, small stuff, spreader tips, spreaders, the resourceful sailor