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First Step to Determine Risk of Collision!
Sail in the Gulf Stream (English Channel or similar) and you can bet behemoths abound there too. They will often…
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Sailing Navigation Secrets – The “Offset Landfall” Technique
Imagine that you are sailing offshore and approach your landfall from about 8 nautical miles–in pea soup fog. You have…
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Dock Your Boat with This “Rudder-Control” Secret
How can you dock your boat like a pro when springing onto or off of a pier? Fine tune this…
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“Need to Know” NavRules Definitions to Get You Started!
Learn the sailing navigation essential terms you need to sail on the waters of the world in safety. Navigation Rules…
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How to Use Depth Contours for Sailing or Cruising
Did you know that you can use depth curves for safer sailing navigation anywhere in the world? Or that a…
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How to Sail With GPS “Circles of Safety”
Imagine sailing along a coastline in your small sailboat. Fog, thicker than pea-soup or New England chowder cloaks your small…
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Which Overboard Emergency Recovery Side Should You Choose?
Not many sailing safety issues chill the blood like the thought of falling overboard. But, the recovery itself can be…
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This Sailing Safety Tool Could Save Your Life!
What’s the #1 sailing safety tool that you need to have with you every moment you’re aboard any vessel–sail or…
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Ten Golden Rules for Standing Watch Under Sail
Learn to sail like a pro with these ten golden sailing tips. I believe nothing gives peace-of-mind to a sailing…
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Use the Magic of Feathering for Emergency Docking
Just as you enter the marina, your engine coughs and dies. You still have just a bit of momentum. But…
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