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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/btongeo on 2025-11-13 22:55:58+00:00.

I was thinking about installing a dehumidifier in my boat, connected to shore power and running for say an hour per day. It'll cost some as marina power is crazy expensive but seems to me it's likely to help keep the interior nicer.

Is this something that others do or is it a waste of time?

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/jumping-llama on 2025-11-13 16:41:39+00:00.

I’ve taken up sailing the last couple of years and have been skippering a bunch of day sails in 30-45ft keelboats through a sailing club.

Often times I’ll have crew who are past 50, some in mid 60s. Some are women with not much strength to trim sheets or be walk up on deck. Some are men whose hands are shaking. I’m 40 and not the most fit either but I can handle the stresses of a big boat and sleeping off later.

We all have fun and I focus on crew safety and comfort and having a nice day out, not too much heel and reefing early.

My question: how much should I put the older crew to work? I feel bad telling them to crank the winch or go up to take in or deploy fenders.

It could be cold and wet here and god forbid if there’s an MOB situation it would likely result in a bad outcome (water is around 50-55 degrees here).

Often times I have to give the helm to someone so I can do some of the physically demanding tasks.

I NEVER rush my crew and am always calm and respectful.

But then I think to the flipside of this and wonder if I’m creating an even more dangerous situation. Am I enabling these folks to dodge physical tasks that they would otherwise be forced to do if they were out on their own with their friends and family.

What if these older people have skipper aspirations and will put themselves at risk sailing on their own without having the physicality to handle critical tasks on the board and be safe. Shouldn’t they know now that maybe they are not able to handle it?

I see tragedies in the news of older sailors perishing and wonder if I’m doing them a disservice by not letting them try and potentially realize they would NOT be safe out on their own.

No offense as we will all get old some day and lose our strength.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Low-Mathematician137 on 2025-11-13 07:55:44+00:00.

As a new sailor preparing for my first long-term cruising adventure, I'm eager to hear from experienced sailors about budget-friendly maintenance tips for my sailboat. I know that keeping a vessel in good shape is crucial, especially when spending extended periods at sea or in remote locations. What are some effective ways to handle routine maintenance without breaking the bank? Are there particular tools or supplies that are worth investing in? Additionally, how do you prioritize maintenance tasks while cruising? I'm particularly interested in tips related to engine care, sail upkeep, and general hull maintenance. Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated, as I'm looking to make my sailing experience enjoyable and stress-free!

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Agile-Knowledge7947 on 2025-11-12 09:53:25+00:00.

Hello sailors! Quick question: why use an anchor knot to secure the anchor instead of a bowline (on any other non-slipping knot)? I’ve always wondered about this. It actually seems that a bowline would be a better choice but for whatever reason we use anchor knots. Any insights? Thanks friends!

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/No-Willingness469 on 2025-11-12 09:09:29+00:00.

Any novel suggestions as to what to bring besides sea sick meds and good clothing? Boat is 55 foot ketch rig. New and very seaworth. Done plenty of sailing but never a crossing.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/throwawaycape on 2025-11-12 23:05:12+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/lopiontheop on 2025-11-12 15:30:19+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/LieutJimDangle on 2025-11-12 01:13:41+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/gg562ggud485 on 2025-11-11 19:04:20+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/george_graves on 2025-11-11 08:47:51+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Scary_Ad_1150 on 2025-11-11 05:18:20+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/frozenhawaiian on 2025-11-11 02:24:00+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/KombattWombatt on 2025-11-11 00:38:04+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/oberlausitz on 2025-11-10 22:11:14+00:00.

In a segment about the Edmund Fitzgerald (listening to the song now) NPR mentioned that freshwater waves "can be worse and more ragged because of the lower density/salinity".

The engineer in me finds that hard to believe although I found lots of anecdotes about waves on the Great Lakes being worse because of reflections and other non-salinity root causes.

Any input from the sailors?

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Jasoncy on 2025-11-10 14:24:08+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/tokinbanker on 2025-11-10 11:34:22+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/GeronimoOrNo on 2025-11-10 05:01:30+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Wooootow on 2025-11-09 14:30:46+00:00.

I've been watching a lot of extended sails. I'm interested and it is just relaxing to watch different people sailing towards their goals and overcoming challenges. One thing that has surprised me is that most of the people I'm watching are eating freeze dried meals or store bought instead of just feeding from the ocean. So, I'm asking sailors how much of their diet is made up of fish they caught. It seems like that would be one of the best perks of the lifestyle. The best food on the planet for free.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/piperdre on 2025-11-08 23:28:04+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/btongeo on 2025-11-08 19:19:13+00:00.

We've just bought our first boat, a 27-ft Achilles 840.

She has a Seaflow externally vented sea toilet with electric pump. I always close the seacocks when leaving the boat for obvious reasons, however, when returning the first few flushes generate a pretty nasty sulphurous odour.

The toilet flushes with seawater so I wonder whether it just goes off when left for a week or two and this is to be expected? When the toilet is in regular use there is no smell.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Good_Ju_Ju on 2025-11-08 17:10:53+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/WartimeHotTot on 2025-11-08 04:01:57+00:00.

Not a sailor, but hoping someone can explain this.

In the movie All Is Lost, Robert Redford pulls a shipping container away from his boat by tying a sea anchor to it.

The anchor looked like a yellow plastic/rubber duffel bag. It didn’t inflate or anything when he threw it in the water.

How would something light enough to pick up with your hands and small enough to carry like a backpack move a shipping container?

I would understand if it expanded and somehow captured the energy of the water, but this didn’t seem to be the case.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/dasblinkinlites on 2025-11-08 16:13:15+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/sicpicric on 2025-11-08 01:43:07+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/InternetIsntMyFrend4 on 2025-11-08 01:41:19+00:00.