A Foolproof (and Simple) Way to Set Jib Leads

An excellent, surprisingly simple way to set jib leads is to use jib luff telltales as a guide. This technique applies to all types of headsails-genoas as well as working jibs.

PS Advisor

Dutchman vs. Lazy JacksIm in the market for some kind of sail flaking system and need advice. Have you compared the lazy jack method...

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Practical Sailor Logbook – October 2026

This month leans into used-boat value and hands-on maintenance: Tim Labute tours the traditional, shoal-draft Bayfield 32, Nick Nicholson revisits the much-requested Morgan 38/382,...

Video: Catalina 356 Review – The First Boat of the Comeback

Catalina Yachts is BACK! After a change in ownership and a pause in production, Catalina has returned to building sailboats in America, and we're...

Latest Sailboat Reviews

10 New Sailboats at the 2026 Annapolis Sailboat Show

As North America’s largest sail exhibition, the Annapolis Sailboat Show always delivers a bevy of new boats. This year’s October 15-18 run didn’t disappoint,...

Cal 2-27 Used Boat Review