Here's a riddle I like--sounds harder than it is, but most of my students give up because they aren't able to understand what question they are being...
By dead-ending the sheet at the block (using a becket block makes this easy), then running it to the clew, back through the block, and to my hand, I...
Yes, a rope over the tiller is very simple--the sheet wil slide over on its own without needing to be tended by anyone, which would be good for kids....
Funny to think of one little rowboat waiting for this enormous lock to empty so she could continue her journey. And then again, and again, and again,...
Tough times indeed. Also an opportunity to be grateful for what you both have had. It's been 6+ years since my dad died. Best wishes for you getting...
I asked (while she was loading the boat and getting ready) if the boat was a SOF design, and if she had built the boat herself. Yep, from plans from...