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In Part 1, we discussed telltales and head sail trim. Here are some tips for other positions on the boat. 

Chartering a sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay can be a great way for you and your friends or family to have a perfect weekend escape, without straying too far from home.

The hard copy June SpinSheet has finally, today, arrived and will begin to be distributed today into the weekend.

Sailboat racing is finally beginning to unfold, with physical distancing, on the Chesapeake Bay.

A Hoosier’s sea story... My first glimpse of the Chesapeake came at dawn on a clear morning in late July... By Kevin Derr

How did this eroded speck of land called Hart-Miller become an 1100-acre Important Bird Area (IBA) and Maryland’s second E-Bird Hotspot?

Fall is here, and while we’re wrapping up our boating season on the Bay, many birds are just arriving. We’re not the only ones who love spending the fall by the water. Have you ever wondered what birds consider Chesapeake autumns and winters warm? Here is a list of five common birds you can see on the Bay this fall.

Fortunately the last 25 years have witnessed the development of specialty light to moderate reaching sails that are just the ticket. Often referred to as the “Code Zero,” it is essentially an asymmetric spinnaker designed to act like a large, loose-luffed reaching genoa.

Keep the flame! Here's a bit about National Lighthouse Day August 7 and how it came to be.

Even if you’re not aiming to become a 2019 SpinSheet member, it’s still fun to follow the progress of those who are logging their days and trying to hit 100.