Stability

If you're planning to race offshore or participate in serious yacht racing events, you've probably encountered the term "stability screening" in race documentation. But what exactly does it mean, and why should you care? Let's dive deep into this critical aspect of sailing safety and racing compliance. What is Stability and Why Does It Matter? Stability screening verifies that your boat meets defined standards for resisting capsize and for recovery when pressed by wind and

Introduction With the introduction of the 2026-27 OSRs from World Sailing, we have been going through them looking for changes and trying to wrap our heads around what they mean. Below is a bit of a deep dive into what is said about Lifejackets, or PFDs and the systems that surround this vital piece of equipment.  Namely, we will mention tethers and harnesses. Sail Canada has at present not updated its website with their prescriptions.  We are eagerly awaiting that document,