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Navigating Among Coral Islands
For the average cruiser, the half-day passages pose a special challenge. The temptation is to leave early and knock out all the miles in...
Check Your Safety Tethers
6. The tether snap-hook, at the boat-end of the tether, should be attached to a jackline or padeye designated for that purpose. Our preliminary...
Complacency and the Modern Sailor
This summer 18 sailors set out in the 50th Anniversary Golden Globe Race, a retro race which sought to recreate the circumstances of the...
Going Overboard in Icy Water
Should you find yourself cast into icy water, there are few things you can do that may help.
Acclimatize. As a year round kayaker and...
Compass – Tip #1
Swinging the CompassYou can employ a compass adjuster to swing your compass or you can do it yourself quite easily. There are several ways...
Midseason Maintenance – Tip #5
To most of us, summer is the time for sailing. When the Florida sun sends the mercury up to 95 degrees is not a...
Rafting Up – Tip #1
From Bob Bonds The Handbook of SailingRafting up is the term given to berthing alongside another boat (or boats), whether next to piles, a...
Sail Maintenance – Tip #1
From Bob Bonds The Handbook of SailingMost people are not sufficiently expert to be able to carry out any but the most minor repairs...
Specialty Cleaners – Tip #3
Sails arent cheap, and it makes sense to maintain them just as you would maintain a diesel engine or a set of winches. Sails...
Storm Prep – Tip #4
Despite the fact that modern forecasting methods are far from perfect, a large storm almost always is tracked with enough precision to let you...