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May 17, 2025 ~Did you know that the US Coast Guard is proposing to discontinue vital buoys, day beacons, and lights in some parts of the US? How will this affect the navigational safety of both recreational and commercial vessels? What action should you take?...
December 9, 2021 ~ Will your reefed mainsail be protected against rips, tears or hardware failure? Take these five steps to protect your mainsail from expensive damage the next time you tuck in a reef in rough weather. Watch this sailing video to learn more...
April 4, 2017 ~ Imagine sailing in 25+ knots of winds and a stiff 2-3 foot chop. How can you keep your sailboat driving and on her feet--even if you've waited too long to reef the mainsail? Follow this easy sailing skipper guide to help you get started the right way today!...
October 4, 2016 ~ How can you convert a depth sounder reading to the depth shown on your nautical or electronic chart? Use this sailing navigation secret to keep your small sailboat in safe water. Read on for a fast 'n easy sailing solution....
June 28, 2016 ~ What electronic navigation instrument gives the sailing skipper the ability to navigate into a fogbound cove with confidence, avoid a collision with small craft or ships, and track a squall line to avoid storm force winds--all in one compact package?...
March 19, 2015 ~ Sail through a pass, steer up or down a channel or navigate through an inlet and you'll want to steer an accurate course. How can you make this challenge easier, even in high winds, choppy seas or strong current? Watch this sailing skills video to discover one simple sailing solution you can use--wherever you sail or cruise!...
Imagine threading your way through a narrow pass with rocks to port and starboard. You scan your nautical or electronic chart and see numbers, some with underlines, others enclosed by parentheses. How can you use these sailing symbols to boost navigation safety?...
Follow these five secrets of pro sailors and navigators. These sailing tips apply to any vessel on any body of water anywhere in the world. And that includes vessels that are day-sailing, racing, cruising, or voyaging. Read on for one example that made a life or death difference with this single vital factor!...
Sail or motor in inland waters, and you will encounter power cables strung from one side of a narrow waterway to the other. Follow this quick guide to identify these deadly dangers at-a-glance on your nautical chart or chart plotter--wherever you choose to sail or cruise!...
September 26, 2013 ~ Imagine sailing to a pristine anchorage in the blue-green waters of the Caribbean. You set the anchor and settle down for the night. Near midnight, you hear a high pitched sound coming from the main cabin. Has a monster crept aboard? Read on to find out more!...
Learn to sail like a pro when you know the secrets to keep your sailboat moving in super light winds. Follow these five easy-to-use tips when sailing in the gentle winds of dawn's first light or the ghost-like zephyrs of a moonlit night....
Coastal or offshore sailing navigation requires more than just GPS routes and waypoints. The navigator’s #1 goal is to create a crystal-clear picture which reads like a chapter in a fast-paced sea adventure novel. Follow these sailing tips...
Is your sailboat safe enough to sail offshore in rough seas and high winds? What simple three-step test can you make to understand your sailboat's ability to recover from a ‘knockdown'? Follow these sailing tips to learn more....
October 31, 2011 ~ Rough weather sailing can mean a tough time at the wheel or tiller. How can you make this task easier, safer, and more accurate? Discover three little-known sailing techniques...
In today's hot used sailboat economy, how do you find the best small cruising sailboat that matches you? Save thousands of dollars...
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