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April 25, 2024 ~ How can you control the swing of your stern when docking or undocking your small sailboat? What technique will you use to regulate the speed of spring on or off a pier with precision? Watch this sailing video to find out more... keep reading
April 23, 2024 ~Whether you day sail, cruise, or race around the buoys, you'll want to sail with maximum speed, power, and performance. Smoother tacks help you sail faster. Follow these sea-tested sailing tips from the pros to sail with blazing speed... keep reading
April 20, 2024 ~ What sailing emergency poses the most immediate threat to sailors? Whether you're navigating sheltered waters, cruising the coast, or venturing to distant lands, you'll have mere seconds to take action. Follow these life-saving sailing tips this season... keep reading
April 18, 2024 ~ Imagine approaching a rugged coastline after several days at sea. How can you use a super-simple calculation to find the estimated time you will see landfall from your sailboat? Watch this sailing video to learn the answer... keep reading
April 16, 2024 ~ Does your sailboat dinghy come equipped with proper 'manual' propulsion, a means of stopping her if the engine dies, and a simple 'sea-scoop' to bail water in rough weather? Add these five essential sailing tools to your dinghy this sailing season... keep reading
April 13, 2024 ~ When under power, you'll want to know your boat speed at each engine RPM to estimate the time of arrival at an anchorage, marina, or landfall. Follow these five easy steps to create a custom engine speed table for your sailboat... keep reading
April 11, 2024 ~ How can you boost your sailboat's integrity for survival in rough weather when blue-water sailing or in the event of a knockdown? Follow these five sea-tested tips to make coastal or offshore sailing safer, starting today... keep reading
April 9, 2024 ~ Complex sailing systems like diesel engines, refrigeration, and rigging are challenging to learn and maintain while sailing, cruising, or racing. Here's one little-known investment that could save you lots of money on repair costs this sailing season... keep reading
April 6, 2024 ~ Did you know that the aerospace industry makes one of the best sailboat metal lubricants in the world or that a super teak cleaner comes from a secret potion used in taverns? Use these five easy maintenance tips this sailing season... keep reading
April 04, 2024 ~ Did you know that too much heel can slow you down, increase weather helm, cause crew fatigue, and make it harder for an auto-pilot or wind vane to steer a straight course? Use these five easy steps to sail faster aboard any sailboat this sailing season... keep reading