The Essential Knot Book for Boats tip #1
Excerpted from: The Essential Knot Book for Boats, Fourth EditionHandling Ropes and LinesNot surprisingly, some consideration has to be given to the handling and...
The Annapolis Book of Seamanship tip #2
Tips for Safer SailingBe forehanded. Here are two definitions. 1) The rule of 6 Ps: Proper prior preparation prevents piss-poor results. 2) Youre preparing...
Sailing a Serious Ocean tip #3
Heavy Weather Myths Debunked Before getting into fitting-out for heavy weather and preparing for storms before they arrive, lets debunk a few common myths....
The Annapolis Book of Seamanship Tip #1
Excerpted from The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, Fourth EditionHANDS ON: Near a PierA large proportion of accidents around boats take place at the dock....
Sailing A Serious Ocean tip # 2
Excerpt from Sailing A Serious Ocean - by John KretschmerRic and Diane were on watch as we approached the northern edge of the Gulf...
Sailing a Serious Ocean tip #1
Standing WatchAs you probably suspect already, and will certainly know if you continue reading this book, I am not a skipper who blindly adheres...
Seamanship Secrets #4
Secrets of the Most Accurate LOP on EarthWhen the two charted objects line up as viewed from your boat - say a church spire...
Seamanship Secrets tip #3
How to Correct for Leeway Wind DriftAll vessels tend to sideslip, or make leeway, except with the wind dead ahead or astern. High-freeboard power...
Seamanship Secrets tip #2
How to Sail Home if the Steering FailsMy little ODay Javelin, at 13 feet, skimmed across the blue-green waters of Biscayne Bay. Picture...
Inspecting the Aging Sailboat tip #1
Excerpted from Don Caseys Inspecting the Aging SailboatThere arent many experiences more ripe with promise than buying a boat. When you find the very...
The Great Loop – The Basics
Join us this week as we discuss taking a sailboat around North America's great boating adventure - The Great Loop. We discuss advice from...
