Tag: Jib Sail

  • When To Sail With Main Sail, Jib, Or Both?

    When To Sail With Main Sail, Jib, Or Both?

    On most sailboats, there are two sails: the main sail and the jib sail. Knowing when and how to use both of the sails is essential. Sometimes you want to sail with just the mainsail, especially when going in and out of a harbor area or docking the boat. You are not recommended to sail…

  • Sailing Without Main Sail – Other Ways Of Shortening Sails

    Sailing Without Main Sail – Other Ways Of Shortening Sails

    If you are out sailing and need to shorten your sail due to high winds, there are certain things you can do. You may need to shorten your sail if your boat is heeling too much. If you need to shorten your sail, one way to do this on a keelboat is to lower the…