They let us see how the wind is interacting with the jib, which is the info we need to trim the sail right and to steer the boat to windward most efficiently. Let’s start with some advice on ...

Before we even think about changing it, we do what we can to reduce front load on the jib. We’ll go with more leech twist, a flatter foot (car aft), a flatter overall sail shape with more ...

In front is another sail known as the jib, which is pulled to one side or the other and helps a sailboat most effectively use the wind. The jib makes up for the more limited motion of the main ...

Ever looked at the sailboats dotting a harbor somewhere dreamy and thought, “Geez, that looks nice.” We’ve had some serious yacht envy in Nantucket, chugging into the harbor on the ferry as ...

Walter spins the 48-inch, leather-covered wheel and the boat pivots in a smart about-face. The mainsail shifts with the wind. A winch screams as the crew pulls tight the oversized jib, as long as ...

He had very little sailing experience. Never hoisted a jib. Never tied a boat knot. But the romance and excitement of being a sailor intrigued him. "I knew there were sailing races every ...

SAN DIEGO - A sailing accident in San Diego Bay that killed the uncle and grandfather of a special needs child on a charity boat trip was caused by a gust of wind that caught the jib, the only ...