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Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Archives

Here is the complete library of 135+ Sailing Tips Newsletters,
arranged in in chronological order with the latest on top.

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Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Issue #140 ~ February 18, 2012
Did you know that sailing safety starts with one, single action. And that's being an effective, alert lookout aboard your boat or another boat. And the #1 primary lookout has been and will always be the sailing skipper! Follow these five golden rules and pass them along to your sailing crew for safety's sake! . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Issue #139 ~ February 11, 2012
If you are anything like me nothing gives you quite as much satisfaction when you keep your sailboat shipshape and ready to sail at a moment's notice--any time of the day or night! Follow these seven easy "do-it-now" sailing tips to save yourself time, aggravation, and money on repairs. . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Issue #138 ~ February 4, 2012
What one piece of sailing gear could save your boat in a howling gale inside a slip or in a ground swell swept anchorage? Without it, your sailboat might well become just another marine insurance statistic! Read on to discover one of the cheapest but most ignored pieces of vital sailing gear in existence! . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Issue #137 ~ January 28, 2012
For worry-free overnight sailboat anchoring you want your anchor to bight deep into the seabed. But did you realize that some sea bottoms will allow your anchor to break out and drag like a manta ray scooting over the bottom? And that could put your small sailboat "on the rocks!" Use these sailing tips to pick the perfect bottom for your anchor. . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Issue #136 ~ January 21, 2012
Have you put together a checklist to train your spouse or partner in what they need to know to operate your small cruising boat? In an emergency where you are not available or if you become seriously ill or injured it's vital that they could run things alone. . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Issue #135 ~ January 14, 2012
In today's hot used sailboat economy how do you find the best small cruising sailboat that matches you? That's right--You. Most books talk about high quality blue water, ocean sailing capability and great living accommodations below. But--are you physically and mentally prepared to "go small"? . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Issue #134 ~ January 7, 2012
Do you know which of the sailing knots you need to use to make a longer docking line? Or maybe you've sailed into a new harbor with super high tides where you need to join two lines together for longer spring lines? Follow these three easy steps to tie sailing's "King of Joinery"! . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Issue #133 ~ December 31, 2011
Did you know that the aerospace industry makes one of the best sailboat metal lubricants in the world? Or that a super teak cleaner comes from a secret potion used in one of the world's most famous taverns? Here are five easy sailboat "clean 'n brighten" tips collected from cruising sailors from around the world... . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Issue #132 ~ December 24, 2011
Could you glance at your chart or plotter and tell--in less than five quick seconds--the seven vital danger symbols that could...rip a hole in your hull, damage your keel, bend your propeller shaft, or mangle your propeller? Keep clear of harm's way when you know these seven secrets-of-the-deep! bend a propeller shaft or mangle a propeller... or cause you to go aground when you least expect it? . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Issue #131 ~ December 17, 2011
If you cruise long enough, you can expect to run aground. Do you know what initial action you should take right away as soon as this happens? Follow these seven fast, easy steps the next time your boat keel kisses the sea-bottom . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Issue #130 ~ December 10, 2011
If you cruise long enough, you can expect to run aground. Do you know what initial action you should take right away as soon as this happens? Follow these seven fast, easy steps the next time your boat keel kisses the sea-bottom . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Issue #129 ~ December 3, 2011
Do you know how to reduce heeling and "white knuckle", two-fisted weather helm to get your boat under control in gusty sailing winds or heavy sailing weather? What one, vital step can you take right away to boost your confidence in tough wind and sea? Use these well-proven sailing secrets for safer sailing in most any sailing conditions that cross your path! . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Issue #128 ~ November 26, 2011
You turn your boat engine key push the diesel engine starter button and your engine starts like a champ. Did you realize that you still have seven vital checks to make? Use these seven tips from marine diesel engine guru Peter Compton to make sure your diesel engine serves you like a faithful companion all sailing season long! . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter Issue #127 ~ November 19, 2011
Imagine that you are entering a narrow canal, waterway, or marina channel. Shoals to the left--shoals to the right; plus throw in a nice stiff cross wind for good measure. All of a sudden you hear a loud bang! . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter #126 ~ November 12, 2011
Do you have your "initial action" plan in place to deal with the unexpected when it crosses your path--like a blown hose on a seacock frozen open. Or a hole or fracture in your hull? . . . keep reading

Captain John's Sailing Tips Newsletter #125 ~ November 5, 2011
Are you losing sailing power and speed when reaching or running? Without one vital piece of sailing gear aboard, you could lose ground when racing, or stay exposed to heavy weather longer when cruising. Put this performer to work aboard your small sailboat today! . . . keep reading

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