North Sails Hawaii

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Stay Cool In the Shade With These 10 Patio Cover Ideas

Central Texas Fisherman Stumbles Upon Massive Water Snake

Just remember: when you need to steady yourself on a tree branch, you may get more than you bargained for.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

How to Repair Sails: A Video Series

Our sail repair posts and videos have been so popular that we recently decided to go all out and create a comprehensive video series on the topic. We filmed all of our techniques as we inspected an…

Sail Repair—Fixing Torn Batten Pockets

It’s not uncommon for sail battens to rip through their pockets and sometimes they even go shooting off into the water. As distressing as this might be to witness, it’s a pretty straightforward fix…

5 Reasons Why Tension Sails Are A Must-Have For Every Outdoor Space

If you are looking for a fashionable shade solution, tension sails ...

How to Install a ‘Shade Sail’ in Your Backyard (and Why You Should)

Add some shade to your backyard setup without the cost and hassle of adding a roof.

What It Takes To Sail Single-Handed Around The World

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Shade Sail: The Perfect Pergola Topper You Didn't Know You Needed! [VIDEO]

Shade sail has become an increasingly popular topper for patios and pergolas. Follow these tips to enjoy minimal installation and maximum protection.

Learning to Sail

A recovering powerboater earns some sailing chops during a learn-to-sail course at Offshore Sailing School.

How to sail the perfect storm of big data

The commoditisation of big data is almost complete: the data is quite obviously there and growing every day; the tools, technology and infrastructure all exist to store and manage the data; and there’s an increasing appetite from customers to put their data to work. A report from Vanson Bourne on big data suggested that 87% of

How a Sail Becomes a Sea Bag

When the wind is taken out of sails, we welcome them with open arms and set them on a new course.

Are You a Sail or an Anchor?

Every place that I've ever worked, there have been people who have molded me into the leader that I am today. There are also people who have...

Learning to Sail While Chartering

So you want to go sailing, but you don’t know where to start? A learning vacation combines fun, sun and sailing know-how in a four- to 10-day outing, and

How the Shipping Industry Sails through Legal Loopholes

A murky world of shell companies, flags of convenience, and end-of-life flags allows companies to dodge accountability and dispose of ships cheaply.

Learn How To Sail On Boerne Lake

Learn A New Skill This Summer By Taking Sailing Classes On Boerne Lake. You’ll Love Spending Time On The Water All Summer Long.

Should The ‘Ship’ Sail On Leadership Development?

For decades, leadership development has been a significant focus of businesses worldwide. Billions of dollars and millions of hours have been invested in a wide range of activities to build the capac…

Steps to sail through health claims

Opt for cashless settlement of dues, make full disclosure and retain relevant records

Ask Sail: Are Self-trackers Worth It?

Q: I’m seeing more and more self-tacking jibs out on the water (and in the pages of SAIL) these days. I can’t help thinking these boats are all hopelessly