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Author, sailor, veteran search and rescue skipper, and pro maritime instructor Captain John shows you the no-nonsense cruising skills you need for safer sailing worldwide. Visit his website at https://www.skippertips.com and sign up for his highly popular Sailing Tip of the Week. Discover how to get instant access to hundreds of his sailing articles, videos, FREE e-books, and much more!
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Cast off to go sailing, and you need to know the five key elements that are vital for every form of navigation on planet Earth. No matter whether sailing, powering, driving, flying, or walking, all five elements are in play at all times. Watch this sailing video to learn more.
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Imagine you are sailing along the coast, and your destination is a quiet cove four nautical miles upwind. How can you take advantage of shifting winds to make it to the anchorage before sunset? Watch this sailing video to learn the answer!
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How many ‘boat lengths’ would it take to make a full 360-degree turn in your sailboat? Did you realize knowing this is vital when docking, making a tight turn into a slip, pivoting in a narrow channel, or when you need to ‘bleed speed’ to slow down in an emergency? Watch this sailing video to...
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After a coastal or offshore cruise, you’ll often want to spend some time ashore to swim, snorkel, or surf. Make sure your sailing crew knows about one little-known danger that can lurk just beneath the ocean waves. Follow these three lifesaving steps!
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What little-known sailing knot could you use in a pinch to tie a spare line to a dinghy anchor or when you need to rig a second anchor for super-fast deployment? Follow these easy steps.
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What are the benefits of sitting to leeward when sailing solo or shorthanded? Is your sailing crew trained on how to use ‘over the shoulder’ ranges or transits? Do all hands know how to stop the boat fast in an emergency using the mainsail ‘backwind’ technique? Watch this video to learn more.
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Imagine that you have no other choice but to anchor with the wind from astern. How can you prepare your anchor ground tackle and rig your sailboat to make this challenging approach easier? Add this little-known anchoring technique to your short list of ‘must-know’ sailing skills.
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How can you use a little-known secret four-part ‘combination of forces’ to hold your boat alongside a pier with a single docking line under complete control? Use this docking tip on any vessel of any size anywhere in the world. Watch this sailing skills video to learn more.
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Imagine that your GPS has lost its signal, and you need to sail through a rocky pass to safety on the other side. What navigation ‘super-tool’ can help you do this with ease? Watch his sailing video to learn more!
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Imagine that your engine dies inside a marina in super-light winds of just 3 knots. You must use your working sails (mainsail and headsail) to maneuver your sailboat over to an open space or a nearby anchorage. What five key factors will you use for success?
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Not many sailing emergencies are as dangerous as a fire inside a marina. What seven steps can you put into play today to keep your sailboat and crew safe when taking on fuel? Follow these seven safety tips throughout the new sailing season.
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Your sails and canvas products can cost a small fortune to repair or replace. How can you save money and add years of life to your expensive sails when preparing for cruising? Start with these seven sea-tested sailing tips.
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