How long can sails last
As someone who has blown out more sails than I’d care to admit, I can tell you that sail lifespan is one of those topics...
How long can a sail live
When people ask how long their sails should last, I always want more information before answering. As someone who has watched sails age gracefully over...
How much does a 100 foot yacht cost
I’ll never forget touring my first 100-footer at a boat show in Monaco. The captain – a weathered New Zealander who’d spent decades on luxury...
What is a 1 ton sailboat
I spent a confused few months as a new sailor trying to figure out what “1 ton” meant – surely no sailboat weighs just one...
Why are yachts so expensive
I used to wonder why yachts cost what they do until I spent a week at a European shipyard watching one come together. As someone...
Is learning to sail expensive
When I first decided to learn sailing, I had visions of expensive lessons, costly gear, and prohibitive club memberships. As someone who went from complete...
Is sailing an expensive hobby
Everyone assumes sailing is a rich person’s hobby, and I’ll admit I thought the same thing before I started. As someone who learned to sail...
How much does it cost to keep a sail boat
I remember the first time someone asked me what it actually costs to keep a sailboat each year. My answer was vague because I hadn’t...
Are Sailboats Cheaper?
The sailboat versus motorboat cost comparison comes up constantly at dock parties, and everyone seems to have strong opinions. As someone who has owned both...
How much would a 50 ft sailboat cost
Shopping for a 50-foot sailboat brings you into a market segment where prices swing wildly based on factors that aren’t always obvious. As someone who...