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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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Ten Sailing Tips for Heavy Weather or Nighttime. VIDEO
How can you make sailing in heavy weather or at nighttime safer and easier? Follow these ten sailing tips for…
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How Reefing Balances Your Sailboat to Perfection
Are you still confused about the steps for reefing when the sailing weather turns foul? How do you know when…
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How to Make a Portable “Nav-Station” for Sailing or Cruising
If you are anything like me, you find chart navigation to be a challenge on a small sailboat. Wind, spray,…
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Prepare for Overboard Recovery with the “Elevator” Technique
Just the thought of falling overboard scares most sailors into a “stay-aboard-at-all-costs” mindset. And yet this most serious of sailing…
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Keep This Sailing “Legal Document” Up to Date
Did you know that all of sailing navigation starts with one vital legal document. And it’s not your boat registration…
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Three FREE Sailing Resources You’ll Want to Own!
All sailors like free sailing resources, but it can be tough to find those that are sea-tested, super reliable and…
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