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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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Imagine that you are running downwind under engine power in steep seas, and you need to turn around and head upwind to avoid grounding on a dangerous lee shore. How can you make this tricky boat-handling maneuver without capsizing? Watch this video now!
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What sailing knot can you use to tie a temporary whipping on the end of a line, repair a broken tiller, or make repairs to a broken boom? The double constrictor knot stands out for its tenacity and holding power. Discover the secrets behind this remarkable sailing knot.
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Imagine being caught in a narrow channel in high winds with no time or room to reef the mainsail. You must tack your boat down a channel with ship-killing shoals to port and starboard. What little-known three-step technique will you use? ***NOTE: As soon as you sail into clear water where you have time...
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How can you dock your boat under control when the wind (or current) sets you onto the dock? You could line up ‘beam to the wind’, but does that method really put you in command from start to finish? Watch this video to learn a little-known docking secret.
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Sail in inland waterways and you will encounter bridges and overhead power cables. What three factors must you use before you attempt to pass beneath any obstruction? Watch this video to learn how to avoid costly damage to your sailboat.
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