It’s time we sailors pay more attention to the problems that loom right in front of us on the bow. On many sailboats, potential neglect there goes unheeded because much of the gear forward of the mast ...

The day Norfolk Naval Shipyard workers were to start painting the anchor chain for the carrier USS John C. Stennis arrived, and on his way from the shop to a morning meeting, Shop 11F leader John ...

Anchoring the boat is one of the most intimidating skills to learn for a boat operator. Securing a heavy boat with a rope, chain and anchor in strong current, heavy wind, and crushing waves presents ...

A rope-to-chain splice is akin to an eye splice, except the line forming the eye passes through the top link of your anchor chain, and the eye is snugged tight. This allows a smooth transition from ...

When it came time to replace the old and tired vertical windlass on Francis B, our Mason 44, I naturally opted for a horizontal windlass because it would free up space in the anchor locker and its ...

Before the invention of anchor chain ships used hemp rope, which often broke and put lives in danger.As the size of ships increased hemp rope anchor cables were not strong enough, and in hot climates ...