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Don't Forget to Take Care of Your Sails 3 Dec 2012 | 05:00 am
Sails are made of tough material. But even though sails are well constructed, they are designed with synthetic materials that have very little stretch. Sails are made by sewing a particular shape into...
Learn How to Use Sailing Charts 2 Dec 2012 | 05:00 am
Today, more than 98 percent of the nation's cargo is carried by waterborne transportation, and a good deal of it is potentially hazardous. In fact, this has always been the case for the U.S. and its f...
Avoiding Slam Dunks 21 Nov 2012 | 05:00 am
In sailing races, "slam dunking" occurs when an opposing boat tries to tack onto your wind in a close enough proximity to stop you from tacking away. In order to prevent and overcome a slam dunk, do o...
Equip Your Sailboat with the Proper Tools 10 Oct 2012 | 05:00 am
When you are sailing, you never know when a repair will need to be made to your boat. It's important to have the basic tools on board for such repairs. You should also carry certain types of spare par...
Sailing Courses Cover Right of Way Rules 2 Oct 2012 | 05:00 am
If you want to learn sailing, you must be ready to take on a large degree of responsibility. Sailing is fun and there is nothing like the feeling on a sailboat when it's cruising free and easy. But, i...
Take Advanced Sailing Lessons with Your Spouse 1 Oct 2012 | 05:00 am
Many people would cringe at the thought of sailing with a spouse. Could just the two of us handle a sailboat? Can we really work together well enough to learn sailing as a duo? The answer to both ques...
Righting a Capsized Sailboat 30 Sep 2012 | 05:00 am
If you truly want to learn to sail, you have to prepare for the event that your boat might capsize. But, having this happen--even on the open water--doesn't have to be as scary as it sounds. If the pr...
Performing a Jibe While Sailing 29 Sep 2012 | 05:00 am
One of the best ways to understand sailing is that is is a series of techniques executed at just the right times. That's why a good sailing guide always reinforces the importance of proper communicati...
Launching a Dinghy from the Shore 28 Sep 2012 | 05:00 am
Many sailors prefer to be with a group. This type of sailing experience is the perfect execution of teamwork. Plus, if someone has less time on the water, someone else can pick up the slack. But, ther...
Anchoring and Docking Your Sailboat 27 Sep 2012 | 05:00 am
Let's say you just experienced the best sailing trip you've ever had. You are really starting to get the hang of all the boat terminology and equipment, and your response time has never been better. N...
