learn to sail on a small boat first Like many things, learning to sail can be relatively easy IF you begin on a small boat. Sailing is a mix of specific knowledge, honed skills and a gut instinct for the wind, current and the feel of the boat. I first learned to sail a …
Philip L. Rhodes (1895-1974) was a prolific, lifetime designer of all types of vessels from small recreational dinghies to large yachts, commercial cargo and military vessels. He designed in power and sail, for construction in wood, metals, and fiberglass. He wrote articles and published his designs in many periodicals, including Yachting, Rudder, Motor Boat, and …
As Siskiwit, a Rhodes Offshore 40 begins her 51st season, it was so nice to receive a current photo of her from Sally Brennan. I note Siskiwit now has a anchor windlass, and see Don Brennan swapped out her original Chrome Air Cowlings for solar driven air intakes. The cabin varnish is looking, top of …
