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Heavy Weather Sailing - Cold Front Sailing Wind Secrets
Heavy Weather Sailing - Cold Front Sailing Wind Secrets Did you know that winds can shift 90 degrees or more when a cold front passes your sailboat cruising position. This video will show you just what heavy weather sailing techniques you need to use when confronted by these strong winds . . . keep reading
Sailboat Cruising Tips - Use Radar Reflectors to Prevent Collision!
Sailboat Cruising Tips - Use Radar Reflectors to Prevent Collision! If you're anything like me, it's easy to think that you need the most expensive sailboat cruising gear for safety. But wait! Before you spend hundreds on collision prevention gear, check out this video on how to choose and use radar reflectors! . . . keep reading
Sailboat Cruising Tips - Twist Your Mainsail for Powerful Performance!
Sailboat Cruising Tips - Twist Your Mainsail for Powerful Performance! Did you know that just because your sail looks nice and smooth, it could be because it's lost drive and power? Fix this fast with one easy step and increase your sailboat cruising performance . . . keep reading
Skipper's Sailing Video - How to Trim Your Sails on Reaches
Skipper's Sailing Video - How to Trim Your Sails on Reaches Reaches are the fastest, most fun points of sail. But have you trimmed your mainsail and headsail for maximum speed and drive? Follow these three easy steps to add power to any reaching point of sail... . . . keep reading
Chart Navigation Tips - Do You Know Your Sailboat's Leeway?
Chart Navigation Tips - Do You Know Your Sailboat's Leeway? Did you realize that your cruising or racing sailboat slips sideways on any sailing course? And that this could add time and miles anytime you go sailing? Watch this video to learn the secrets of how to use leeway to your advantage when cruising or racing . . . keep reading
Chart Navigation Secrets - Use the Magic of a Danger Bearing
Chart Navigation Secrets - Use the Magic of a Danger Bearing Do you know the fastest way to pass a dangerous reef when sailing short handed? This little-known sailboat cruising technique needs to head the pack of "most reliable" navigation techniques--wherever in the world you choose to cruise . . . keep reading
Sailboat Cruising Secrets - Pump Up Genoa Power and Speed!
Sailboat Cruising Secrets - Pump Up Genoa Power and Speed! Did you know that you can move your sheet blocks forward or aft to pump power and speed into any headsail? Watch this video to show you three simple steps guaranteed to increase your cruising sailboat performance! . . . keep reading
Sailboat Rigging Secrets - Three Steps to Boost Your Rig Integrity
Sailboat Rigging Secrets - Three Steps to Boost Your Rig Integrity Did you know that a small fitting about the size of a bobby-pin--called a cotter pin--helps keep your sailboat mast in place? If you want safer sailboat rigging, you'll need to know how to size and shape a cotter pin. Watch this video to learn the secret steps that the pros use . . . keep reading
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