TSC interviews Fred Cook of Schaefer Marine at the 2005 U.S Sailboat Show in Annapolis, MD. Fred demonstrates Boom Furler, Schaefer’s popular mainsail hoisting, lowering and reefing system. Unlike in-mast furling, Boom Furler accommodates a full-batten, high-roach sail for better cruising performance. Be sure to subscribe to this free video podcast series and our [...]

It used to be that I had to win, or at least come in the chocolates.. the last year and I guess some of the proceeding year things weren't gelling right and the results weren't happening like I know they should have... so results became more and more frustratingly hard to come by...

It was always a worry, sailing with my eldest son, that I would be soooo competitive that I would put him off sailing for life! So far that hasn't happened, although we've only sailed at Draycote and done no "proper events"...

That may changes or at least get proved/disproved in the next month or so as I plan to do an event or two if:  read more »