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Get on board of this adventure with “the rigging point”. We will keep you informed of each project and we will guide you to find the solutions to those doubts that we all have when it comes to taking care of our boats.
Sail Care Guide
Sails are like the lungs of our boat, providing the driving force that propels us through the seas. However, like any other part of our sailboat, they require care and attention to stay in top condition and ensure smooth and successful sailing. So, get ready to discover how to keep your sails happy and embark on an unparalleled sailing experience. Let’s set sail!
Recommended Guide for Optimal Rigging and Mast Maintenance
In the following article, we are pleased to present a recommended guide to ensure the optimal and proper functioning of your vessel’s rigging and mast. This manual has been created following the official service programs of BSI and OYS, thereby guaranteeing the quality and reliability of the recommendations you will find below.
What is a rigger and what are their functions?
A rigger plays an essential role in the maintenance, repair, and setup of a ship’s rigging. Their objective is to ensure the safety and optimal performance of the rigging system by providing technical advice and support to sailors. With their experience and skills, riggers in the nautical field contribute to the enjoyment of safe, smooth, and successful navigation at sea.
Discover How to Maximize Your Boat’s Performance
Your boat’s performance is a combination of regular maintenance, effective planning, the use of technology, interaction with the community, and above all, the enjoyment and passion for boating. So, get out there and make some waves! See you at sea, captain!
SY Creole
The Creole is a classic yacht with a length of 63 meters, built in 1927 by the Scottish shipyard Camper & Nicholsons. Designed by Charles E. Nicholson, one of the greatest yacht designers of his time, the Creole has changed hands and sailed the oceans of the world since its construction.
Ancient Navigation
From ancient Greek sailors to modern-day navigators, the history of navigation is a fascinating one. As technology continues to evolve, it will be exciting to see what the future holds for navigation and the world of nautical exploration.
Different types of sails and rigging on a boat
Sails are the engine of a boat, propelling it forward with the wind. There are several types of sails used for different wind conditions and directions, and it is important to know them to sail effectively.
How to perform maintenance on a winch in your sailboat
If you’re passionate about sailing, you know how important it is to keep all components of your sailboat in perfect condition. One of the elements that requires constant maintenance is the winch, responsible for rolling and unrolling the halyards and sheets of your sail.
Going green at sea
The decision starts when buying a boat. Sailboats have the lowest environmental impact because they are powered by the wind, so their carbon footprint in itself is smaller than other boats.
Marine species in Mallorca
In the Mediterranean there are more than 17,000 marine species living under the sea. This is not surprising considering that the Mediterranean is one of the most important seas in the world.
Mediterranean winds
In the Mediterranean we find different winds depending on the time of the year and the best way to recognise the direction is through the wind rose or compass rose. Each point indicates the direction from which the wind is coming, unlike the compass, the cardinal points on the rose represent the geographical point and not the magnetic point.
Tips before buying a new boat
Before finalising your purchase, hire a company to carry out an inspection of the boat, including a sea trial, to ensure that everything is in perfect condition and that you will not have any problems when you go out to sea.