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Sailboat Cruising Tips - Perfect Sail Trim with Feathering!
Sailboat Cruising Tips - Perfect Sail Trim with Feathering! Did you know that one single technique in sail trim can give you faster sailboat cruising passages? Or help you beat the competition on race night? Use the little-known art of feathering for powerful performance on any point of sail! . . . keep reading
Sailing Rope Secrets - How to Tie the Cleat Hitch the Right Way!
Sailing Rope Secrets - How to Tie the Cleat Hitch the Right Way! Walk down any pier at a marina and check out the cleat hitches on boat and dock cleats. You'll see this sailing rope knot often tied the wrong way. Watch this video to learn how to tie a perfect cleat hitch the right way--every time! . . . keep reading
Small Boat Cruising Secrets - Ungrounding on a Soft Bottom
Small Boat Cruising Secrets - Ungrounding on a Soft Bottom If you are anything like me, grounding in a soft bottom can be a challenge. Soft mud or clay acts like the suction of an octopus to hold your boat like a vise. One of our member skippers--George R. from London, England--sent in this real-life account that shows you just what to do if you find yourself in this "sticky" situation! . . . keep reading
Skipper's Seasickness Prevention and Treatment Guide
Skipper's Seasickness Prevention and Treatment  Guide No other illness seems to cause so much misery as fast as seasickness. Even in the high tech world of today, it remains one of the most mysterious maladies on earth. But one circumnavigator has found methods that work almost to perfection! Could this be the end to a problem that has plagued sailors for centuries? . . . keep reading
Are Your Sailboat Blocks Chafing Your Expensive Marine Rope?
Are Your Sailboat Blocks Chafing Your Expensive Marine Rope? Are you sure that your sailboat blocks and marine rope are matched right? Have you checked your mainsheet, boom vang, or traveler block lines for wear and chafe? This guide will show you the secrets to peak performance and save you big $$$s in replacement costs
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