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Boat Anchoring Secrets - Is Your Ground Tackle Up to the Task?
Boat Anchoring Secrets - Is Your Ground Tackle Up to the Task?When was the last time you made a careful inspection of your boat anchoring ground tackle? Will it hold your small cruising boat when the wind increases, shifts 180 degrees, or in poor holding ground? Make sure these seven tips are on your "check-now" list today! . . . keep reading

Learn to Sail - Ten Sailing Tips from an Offshore Delivery Sailor
Learn to Sail - Ten Sailing Tips from an Offshore Delivery SailorHow would you like to know the insider secrets to learn to sail like a pro when you go sailing along the coast or offshore. Here are ten tips you will need to know, from an experienced offshore sailboat delivery sailor! . . . keep reading

Learn to Sail in Heavy Weather - Secrets to Depower Your Sailboat
Learn to Sail in Heavy Weather - Secrets to Depower Your SailboatHave you ever been caught in heavy sailing weather without having reefed your sails? Learn to sail when the going gets tough with these five super heavy weather sailing secrets from the pros . . . keep reading

Marine Knots Secrets - Seven Sailing Knots You Need to Know!
Marine Knots Secrets - Seven Sailing Knots You Need to Know!Did you know that most great marine knots start with an overhand loop, a turn, or a round turn? Or that one of the world's least known, but most secure knots has made a remarkable comeback with cruising and racing sailors? Learn the secrets of these seven super-knots and take your skipper-skills to the next level! . . . keep reading

Learn to Sail Like a Pro - How to Boost Your Sailing Winch Power
Learn to Sail Like a Pro - How to Boost Your Sailing Winch PowerDid you know that in just 15 knots of wind, a large 150% Genoa can exert over 750 pounds of pressure? Or that without the correct number of wraps around a winch, you will lose pulling and hauling power--and need to work harder than necessary? Learn to sail like a pro with these five fantastic sailing winch secrets! . . . keep reading

Learn to Sail Like a Pro - Five Secret Sail Handling Tips!
Learn to Sail Like a Pro - Five Secret Sail Handling Tips!Did you know that you can reduce your sail bag size by 50% of their size with one secret method? Or that a single line can be used to contain a flaked mainsail? Learn to sail like a pro with these five sailing tips! . . . keep reading

Learn to Sail - Five Ways to Turbocharge Your Sailing Speed!
Learn to Sail - Five Ways to Turbocharge Your Sailing Speed!Is your small cruising boat giving you the performance of a well tuned machine? How can you power up your sailboat sails right now for faster coastal cruising passages? Put these five powerhouse sail trim secrets into play today! . . . keep reading

Learn to Sail Like a Pro - Light Air Downwind Sailing Secrets
Learn to Sail Like a Pro - Light Air Downwind Sailing SecretsHave you experienced the frustration of trying to sail downwind in light, variable, and shifty winds? Learn to sail a boat better than ever before with these three secret techniques to make downwind sailing easier, faster, and more fun! . . . keep reading

How to Survey a Small Diesel Engine - Tips from a Master
How to Survey a Small Diesel Engine - Tips from a MasterWould you like to know the secrets that the top professional surveyors use to inspect a small diesel engine? Henry Mustin-- internationally recognized as one of the world's best--shares seven tips that show you what to look for before, during, and after a sea trial. . . . keep reading

Chart Navigation Secrets - Seabed Symbols You Need to Know!
Chart Navigation Secrets - Seabed Symbols You Need to Know! Did you know that if you can read sea bottom chart navigation symbols, this will help you when you anchor or go aground. This skill could even save you lots of money if you choose to clean and paint your bottom--without a haul out! Read on to learn these little-known secrets . . . keep reading

Marine Knots Secrets - How to Tie the Super Reliable Anchor Hitch
Marine Knots Secrets - How to Tie the Super Reliable Anchor HitchDid you know that there's only one marine knot that you should use with a marine anchor? What if you need a second anchor and don't have an eye splice ready to go? Tie this strong, reliable hitch in less than thirty seconds with these three fast and easy steps . . . keep reading

Learn to Sail Like a Pro - Five Secret Running Rigging Tips
Learn to Sail Like a Pro - Five Secret Running Rigging TipsDid you know that you can put your boom topping lift to work in two different ways? And do the same thing with a sailing winch? Learn to sail better than ever before with these five secret running rigging tips that will save you lots of time and effort! . . . keep reading

Marine Weather Secrets - Seven Secrets of a Monster Storm!
Marine Weather Secrets - Seven Secrets of a Monster Storm!Did you know that massive storms give off subtle signs that will vibrate your hull? Or that streaks of color on the horizon can tell you the location of a storm? Read on for seven secrets from marine weather guru Bob Rice about these mighty monsters! . . . keep reading

Learn to Sail Like a Pro - Are You Sailing Too Slow to Windward?
Learn to Sail Like a Pro - Are You Sailing Too Slow to Windward?Are you losing speed when you sail upwind? Do you know what you need to do to increase your speed of advance to your windward goal? Learn to sail a boat better than ever before with this little-known technique from sailing expert John Rousmaniere . . . keep reading

Sailing Skipper's Safety Guide to Passing Ships in the Night
Sailing Skipper's Safety Guide to Passing Ships in the NightYou are southbound, sailing toward the Caribbean islands just over the horizon. The sun will set in just a few minutes. Are you ready to pass large, fast moving ships that you meet in the night? Take these steps to insure your safety in any ocean in the world! . . . keep reading

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