Website Change

Sailing into the Sunset

Well guys, time for a change!! Socasails was the name of my company in the Caribbean since 1996. I’ve kept the name and continued with the website since moving to the US in 2018. It has served me well but now it’s time to make a change. I’ve started a new business here in the … Read more

Caribbean Regattas | Boat Preparation Tips

Sailboats racing

This is the time of year when many are preparing their boats for the Caribbean regatta season. Racing starts there in the Northern Hemisphere winter and ends at the start of the hurricane season. Generally from January to June. The locally based boats are well-prepared and know what to expect. Here are some tips for … Read more

New Sails | When and How to get them

Experienced sailors and long time boat owners know when it’s time to replace their sails. They generally know exactly what they want and can communicate this information to the sail maker. This results in the right sail for their boat with only a little input from the sail maker. Less experienced sailors or new boat … Read more

Lessons Learned Sailing

This is about some lessons learned sailing in a new area and in a new (to me) boat. Just started sailing and racing again having moved from the Caribbean to the US. Met some people over the summer and got invited to do some racing on some different boats. So here are some lessons remembered … Read more