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"101 Secret Sailing Tips"
Add this Collection of Top Sailing Tips
to Your Onboard Sailing Library Today!How would you like to be able to trim your sails for more speed and power for faster sailing? Increase your anchor's holding power for worry-free anchoring? Handle sailing emergencies like grounding, fire, or flooding with ease?
Would you like to know the secret techniques used by veteran sailors to sail in heavy weather with more comfort and confidence? Find your position even if the GPS goes on the blink? Dock your boat smoother and easier every time?
The perfect travel companion for any sailor! Now you'll be able to access the most essential techniques hosted on SkipperTips, even without an Internet connection.
"101 Secret Sailing Tips" contains all the best tips and techniques written by Captain John over the years. Plus, you'll benefit today from our low 4 Year Anniversary price of only $11.95 ($7.95 for current members).
When you buy this ebook (*available Dec. 18, 2012) you will receive 189 pages and dozens of crystal clear illustrations to show you how to:
Trim Your Sails for Speed & Power
Shape your mainsail or Genoa for maximum performance.
Balance your helm to perfection in three easy steps.
Use the secret "5-30" Rule for faster windward sailing.
Tap into the power of a boom vang or Cunningham.
Maneuver your sailboat with the "throttles" of sailing. Sail in Heavy Weather with Confidence
Identify the signs of nature that signal a reefing breeze.
Create a "zone of calm" for sailing crew working forward.
Slash the time to bend on any storm sail with this secret.
Prepare your boat now for rough weather ahead.
Perform the #1 most vital sailing safety tactic.Anchor Your Boat Safe & Secure
Put together a powerful seven-component system for safe anchoring.
Control your boat at anchor with this magic sail.
Determine the correct anchor scope and swing circle for safety.
Use a super simple technique to free an anchor fouled on the bottom.
Stream a trip-line to mark your anchor for easy retrieval.
Dock Your Sailboat Like a Pro
Prepare for emergencies like loss of engine when docking.
Dock or un-dock your boat with just one docking line.
Use wind or current for maximum control and smoother landings.
Keep your boat secure inside a slip with this "slip line" secret.
Rig your boat and sail into a slip if your engine fails.Make Cruising Cheaper and Easier
Cut power consumption up to 50% with these "go green" ideas.
Outfit your cruising dinghy with cheap and powerful propulsion.
Increase the lifespan of fresh fruits, veggies and dairy products.
Find out why your boat may be unsafe below--and a simple solution.
Discover how a famous sailor used a $20 device to conserve water.Navigate with Confidence
Test your sailing compass accuracy in just a matter of seconds.
Backup your GPS with this duo of navigation aids to stay in safe water.
Tap into the hidden power of your GPS alarm system to warn you of danger.
Sail with these "circles of safety" to avoid running aground.
Identify at-a-glance five vital danger symbols you must know for safety.Inspect Your Sailboat for Safety
Discover the five inspections you must do for safety before you go sailing.
Keep your sailing rigging secure with this fitting that costs just pennies.
Avoid costly diesel engine fuel problems with three little-known secrets.
Create this vital "anti-flooding" tool that could keep your boat afloat!.
Add life to your engine with advice from this world famous marine mechanic.Keep Emergencies Under Control
Use your engine as a powerful "de-watering pump" in case of flooding.
Train your crew how to use any type of marine flare for safe, effective rescue.
Learn this #1 survival tip you and your crew must know if you fall overboard.
Use this seven step check-list to un-ground your sailboat without damage.
Kill a fire aboard in seconds with this little-known, non-destructive technique.Know These Knot & Rope Tips
Make "UV sleeves" to protect your costly exposed running rigging from sun damage.
Tie the sailing world's most common knots faster, easier and smoother.
Discover how you can increase a docking lines reliability in just five seconds.
Learn the #1 step that will protect your docking and anchor lines from damage.
Match lines and blocks the right way to save big money in replacement costs. Tap Into the Power of Weather
Find out how to avoid dangerous gale force winds when coastal sailing.
Know within seconds whether lightening will pass over your position.
Unlock the real meaning of weather proverbs and how they relate to sailing.
Use a fast formula to find "crew comfort factor" for coastal or offshore sailing.
Understand the mystery of fog and predict its arrival at your position.All This and Much, Much More!
Includes Dozens of Crystal Clear Illustrations!
*Available for downloading on December 18, 2012
Trim Your Sails for Speed & Power