Fall Racing General Information
In order to derive the greatest enjoyment and benefit from racing, safety and seamanship must come first. We have therefore established the following guidelines and policies to be followed by all participants in the […]
Square Knot
Step By Step: Take two pieces of line, one in each hand Make an X with the two pieces Take the line that was originally in your right hand and […]
Personal Flotation Devices
By the BSC Office Personal flotation devices must be on board every recreational vessel and carry enough for each person. The life-jackets must be Coast Guard approved, in serviceable condition, […]
The Points of Sail
By Henry Sanders Whether you’ve sailed recently or haven’t been out in awhile, it’s always helpful to revisit some of the core points of sail concepts. There are three primary […]
Figure Eight Stopper Knot
A figure Eight knot can be used as a “stopper” knot. This prevents lines from slipping through blocks or fairleads. Step By Step: Make a loop Bring the tail under […]
Boston Harbor Lighthouse
By Dan Burns Boston Harbor Lighthouse 1700s Boston’s Harbor is a deep and spacious harbor on the East Coast, making it America’s commercial center in colonial times. Large vessels entered […]
Bowline
This knot is the most important sailor’s knot. It will be used for a variety of reasons such as attaching a boat to a mooring ball, fastening jib sheets, attaching […]
New Merch Partnership with Musto!
Over the years, we have been proud to partner with Helly Hansen and Gill to offer merchandise for all your sailing needs. Whether it be online orders or items we […]
On the Water Boat Cleaning
Each morning at sunrise, a team from On the Water Boat Cleaning arrives at the Boston Sailing Center to clean the cruising boats used the previous day. They start inside […]
Sheet Bend
You’ll need two pieces of line or rope. They can be different materials or sizes. The sheet bend is typically used to attach two pieces of rope together to form […]