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Apparent Wind and Velocity
Now that all chores of Opening Day are behind us it’s me to get back on the water. Here is a great question from a couple months back....
Krabby
May 1, 20163 min read
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Opening Day 2016
Friday at the Foc’sle, when the sun goes over the yardarm, is the place to be for drinks, to wash away the dust of the work week, and...
Krabby
Apr 1, 20163 min read
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Staying Ship Shape
"Getting ready for Opening Day Krabby?” said a dock walker on a fine Saturday afternoon as I rubbed down a section of Sally’s cap rail....
Krabby
Mar 1, 20163 min read
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Does Size Matter?
“Hey Krabby got time for a drink?” Said a voice from the foc’sle. “Of Course, this must be a good question if you are starting out with a...
Krabby
Feb 1, 20163 min read
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Weather Helm
Hey Krabby, I really like your articles in the Mainsheet each month, and I have question for you”, said a dear friend of mine during a...
Krabby
Jan 1, 20163 min read
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Hidden Dangers
“Hey Krabby - let me buy you a drink! I have a question” “Ok, great. You know how questions make me thirsty”. So, I just got back from...
Krabby
Dec 1, 20153 min read
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Lights Parade Electrical
“Hey Krabby - can I buy you a hot rum?” “Of course you can, it’s about that time of the year. Let me guess you, you have a question...”...
Krabby
Nov 1, 20152 min read
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Bottom Paint & Boatyards - What to Expect?
“Hey Krabby,” called the editor as I was making my way to the bar. “Here’s a question for this month’s column, you’ll like it – it’s an...
Krabby
Oct 1, 20152 min read
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Zincs
During an impromptu Sunday Boat Brunch party on D-Dock, I was asked by some long-time friends: “What’s the story about zincs? My diver...
Krabby
Sep 1, 20152 min read
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Missing the Passion
Dear Krabby, I have a problem. I don’t exactly share the same passion for life on the water as my significant other does. Our time on the...
Krabby
Aug 1, 20152 min read
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Too Good to be True? Hidden Costs
Dear Krabby, I am considering upgrading to a boat about 40 feet in length. I notice there are many used boats on the market, which seem...
Krabby
Jun 1, 20152 min read
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Deliveries and Offshore Sailing
Dear Krabby, I don’t have much offshore sailing experience, but I want to participate in regattas in the LA area. What advice can you...
Krabby
May 1, 20155 min read
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Who is Krabby? (With bonus cleaning tip at the end!)
Joanne and Tiffany caught me at a weak moment (I was sober) and convinced me that I should write for SDYC’s Mainsheet on the subject of...
Krabby
Apr 1, 20153 min read
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