The Sailboat Cruiser

It was over a year ago that I wrote to tell you that we (Mary and I) had sold 'Alacazam' and our days of cruising around the Caribbean were over, but I'm still a member of the Yachting Journalist Association and the owner and creator of Sailboat-Cruising.com.

With more time on my hands these days, I've decided to give the website a full makeover with new and updated content which I hope you'll find interesting.

I've made a start, and it occurred to me that you might like to see how I'm getting along with it, so here's the bones of the first one...

Unlocking the Secrets of Hunter's Unique B&R Rig

• Why the B&R rig typically has no standing backstay and how it maintains exceptional strength.


• The key advantages for cruisers, including simplified handling and spacious below-deck interiors.


• The one major downside when sailing downwind and the simple fix to prevent sail chafe.


• How tuning the B&R rig differs from a conventional setup to maximise pointing ability.