Reading Time: 8 minutesThe article discusses the often-overlooked importance of storm jibs in boating, critiquing standard literature for lacking specific recommendations. It highlights the need for robust sail design tailored for high winds, emphasizing experience-based insights on sail sizes and performance. The author shares their journey in optimizing storm jibs for safe sailing conditions.
Reading Time: 6 minutesSkerry cruisers like the Gamle Swede are lightweight yet capable of handling strong winds, requiring early reefing. The article details the boat’s performance during the 2009 Schlank & Rank Regatta, emphasizing the effectiveness of its storm jib and sail configurations in rough conditions, while also discussing equipment upgrades and maintenance.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe S30, a family-friendly cruising sailboat launched in the early 1970s, combines affordability with low maintenance. Constructed mainly from fiberglass, it has gained popularity across the globe due to its durability. Many owners have customized their S30s with teak decks and enhancements, appealing to both new and experienced sailors alike.
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe Skerry Cruiser, established by a 1908 rule for navigating Stockholm’s archipelago, features various classes defined by sail area. Over time, design modifications promoted longer, narrower hulls for improved efficiency. Amendments in 1916 and 1925 refined construction standards, balancing speed and stability while maintaining the boat’s heritage and enjoyment for sailors.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe article discusses the pros and cons of using a Sprayhood on cruising sailing boats. While it offers protection from wind and water, it also obstructs visibility and complicates sail handling. The author prefers sailing without a Sprayhood for easier maneuverability, clearer sightlines, and greater enjoyment while sailing.
Reading Time: 6 minutesKnud Reimers, a prominent yacht designer, created a 30 m2 skerry cruiser during World War II, influencing his subsequent boats, particularly for Swedish and Swiss clients. His designs, known for their aesthetic and functional innovations, emphasized a balance between speed and stability, sparking the revival of the skerry cruiser in Central Europe.
Reading Time: 4 minutes→ Artikel auf Deutsch I have been sailing since childhood in the sixties, beginning with dinghies like Optimist, Europe, 420, Pirat. Since the mid-seventies open keel boats such as Dyas and Cruising Square Metre Boats type Lotus, since 1980 Swede 55. At the end of the eighties, I specialized professionally in boating topics, in the early nineties focused on classic …
Reading Time: 5 minutes→ Artikel auf Deutsch A few bottles of vinegar essence and five hours of work. Descaling the cooling channels of your boat engine significantly extends its service life. Why, contrary to engine dealer’s advice, converting to dual-circuit cooling is still worth the job in most cases. Here is a DIY instruction. Indispensable freshwater cooling and seawater filter Boats are bought …
Reading Time: 5 minutes→ Artikel auf Deutsch Advantages and disadvantages of the long and slender Square Metre Boat, the development of the so-called Skerry Cruiser, and how beam is measured since 1925. A brief look at the compromise between minimal water resistance in light wind and the ability to carry sail in a fresh breeze. Rapid Skerry Cruiser development in the 1910s The …
Reading Time: 4 minutes→ Artikel auf Deutsch The modern cruising version of the Square Metre Boat of the seventies, also known as Cruising Skärgårdskryssare, is a clever merge of agility afloat, elegance, and comfort for a family or friends. Thanks to their robust GRP construction the S30 and Swede 55 are long-lasting and easy to keep boats. When the Gylling Group withdrew from …
