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Sailing Season Tips Home | Prepare & Approach   Docking a Boat - Make These Three Tests Before You Dock a Boat! January 26, 2012 ~ If you want to dock a boat like a pro, you need to think defensive. And that begins with three, little-known, often ignored tests before you approach any pier, seawall, wharf, slip, or mooring ball. Put these three steps onto your pre-docking list today for less stress and more success! . . . keep reading Check Your Boat Anchor Integrity with Drag Bearings! January 5, 2012 ~ You lower your boat anchor, set it deep into the seabed, and neaten up the deck. But have you checked to make sure your anchor will not drag when the wind shifts? Better put these five sailing tips into play to make sure your hook--stays put! . . . keep reading How to Dock Your Boat in a "Mediterranean Moor! Sep 22, 2011 ~ Master the art of docking your boat "stern first" to a dock with this exclusive, one-of-a-kind, step-by-step guide from a master sailing skipper form the Mediterranean! . . . keep reading Five Boat Anchoring Safety Secrets for Crowded Anchorages Sep 15, 2011 ~ It's late afternoon as you approach the boat anchoring spot you've picked for the night. How can you know if you will swing clear of other boats anchored nearby if the wind shifts? . . . keep reading Boat Anchoring Secrets - How to use the Magic of the Riding Sail May 31, 2011 ~ Does you small cruising boat always lie steady as a rock at anchor? Or does she tend to wander back and forth like a restless mare in a corral? Use the little-known secret power of the riding sail to keep your small cruising boat under control . . . keep reading Sailboat Cruising Sailing Videos - How to Deal with Ground Swells in Island Anchorages If you cruise long enough, you may end up anchoring behind an unprotected island. You may think you are on the lee side, but it can feel like you are on a lee shore! . . . keep reading Learn to Sail Video - How to Use a Riding Sail at Anchor! Does your sailboat jump and dance around her anchor rode like a restless mustang on the prairie? Have you ever been anchored in an anchorage, exposed to wind and swell? Watch this sailing video to learn how one magic sail can cure these boat anchoring woes fast! . . . keep reading Learn to Sail Video - How to Anchor Under Sail Do you have the confidence to approach an anchorage under mainsail, lower your anchor, and back down--using just your mainsail for reverse propulsion? Watch this video to learn this super sailing skill that will set you apart from the rest! . . . keep reading Boat Anchoring Like a Pro - How to Anchor from Your Cockpit If you are anything like me, you're always looking to make short-handed sailing easier and more efficient. How many times have you found anchoring to be a handful for you and your sailing crew? Once you try cockpit boat anchoring, you'll be hooked for sure! . . . keep reading Boat Anchoring Secrets - Rig a Sentinel to Boost Holding Power! How many times have you found yourself in a boat anchoring situation with not enough swing room? Or maybe there's a blow coming and you want to boost your holding power--without the hassle of a second anchor. Follow these five easy steps for a little-known method used to anchor boats for centuries . . . keep reading How to Use the Magic of Warping with Your Sailboat Anchor Have you ever been anchored overnight and awakened the next day to find the wind or current in the wrong direction for a smooth exit? Once you raise sail, you will need to tack out of the crowded anchorage. But there's a much simpler way that will put you in complete control--without having to start your engine! Follow these seven simple steps to success . . . keep reading Learn How to Sail a Boat Better - How to Anchor Under Sail Alone Would you have the skills to anchor your small cruising sailboat under a single sail? If you want to learn how to sail a boat better, you will want to practice this skill often. Use these easy methods to boost your sailing skipper-skills to a new level! . . . keep reading (V) Will Your Boat Anchoring Spot Be Safe and Sound ? How can you choose the best boat anchoring spot for overnight anchoring? Could you leave in the middle of the night in an emergency in complete safety? . . . keep reading How to Sail through an Anchorage in Five Easy Steps Are you still a bit hesitant to sail through a crowded anchorage? Is there an easy way to do this in a safe, seamanlike manner? . . . keep reading HOME | Contact Captain John | Help | My 100% Guarantee | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use © 2012 SkipperTips.com All Rights Reserved. Reproduction without permission prohibited.