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When was the last time you went aloft? ⚓ Routine rig checks are the backbone of sailboat longevity. Make sure you understand and carry out these essential checks! ✔ Identifying "meat hooks" in standing rigging. ✔ Checking for stress cracks in chainplates. ✔ Running rigging wear-and-tear points. A few minutes on deck today can save you a dismasting tomorrow! 👉 https://www.safe-skipper.com/rig-check-essential-boat-maintenance-for-sailboats/ #SailingTips #BoatMaintenance #SafeSkipper

If your boat has been sitting for a while, you may need to polish your fuel. Here's how with suggested tools to make it easier to accomplish DIY fuel polishing.

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"Cruising Under Sail has for many years enjoyed a considerable reputation as an important work which covers every practical aspect of cruising for the beginner and expert alike. The author's unrivaled experience in long-distance cruising has commanded an enormous following of dedicated readers and his sensible, practical approach to sound seamanship has great appeal to those wishing to learn and improve the art of safe cruising. "Cruising Under Sail combines Hiscock's classic books...

Complete Book of Anchoring and Mooring, The

Like speed, displacement doesn't mean much unless compared to waterline length,so you need to take a look at the Displacement/Length Ratio to compare the relative heaviness of boats no matter what their size. Similarly, sail area doesn't tell you much about a boat's likely performance unless compared to its displacement, which is why we have the Sail Area/Displacement Ratio.

The Wally wallynano37 is part of the Wally sailing fleet. Find out more about her winning blend of design, technology and performance with style and comfort.

We set sail on an ocean passage from Mazatlan, Mexico to Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands. Sailing across an ocean has been a long-held dream for us, but w...

PRICES MAY VARY. Instant answers for your boat handling, navigation, and seamanship questions The Instant Handbook uses a dynamic new quick-reference format to cover the critical aspects of piloting, seamanship, and boat handling under sail or power more accessibly and effectively than has ever been done before. It puts at your fingertips all the information you need about: Boat Handling Under Power--Bob Sweet - Sail Trim and Rig Tuning--Bill Gladstone - Using Nautical Charts--Bob Sweet...

Read the top 8 lessons to learn about sailing across an ocean, including tips about passage planning, provisioning, beating the heat, becoming more self sufficient, planning for tropical squalls, trusting your gut, finding ways to fight boredom, and taking care of the trash onboard. #sailboat #sailingtips | sailing across the ocean | sailing across the atlantic | sailing tips and tricks | long distance sailing | long term sailing

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An inactive engine needs to be protected from corrosion during the winter, whether the boat is left afloat or hauled out. Read here about the two important stages of winterisaton for a diesel boat engine. #SafeSkipper #nautical #sailing #boating #skipper #apps #powerboat #navigation #colregs #navlights #sea #iphone #android #yachting #watercraft #yacht #SafetyAtSea #RulesoftheRoad #BoatMaintenance #sailingboat #sailboat #anchored #SailingApps #Boatyard #NauticalRulesofTheRoad #ICC

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PRICES MAY VARY. A wonderful collection of sailing stories from across centuries and around the world. Journey around gale-whipped headlands, survive mountainous seas – or turn the page to discover the delights of cruising among the islands of a tropical paradise. From the majestic square rigger to the humble homemade yacht; every sort of vessel is showcased in this treasure trove of extraordinary true tales. The exploits of sailing’s greatest names are recounted, along with an eclectic mix...

This book has been used for 30 years, updated periodically as needed. More than 20,000 students have successfully learned ocean navigation from these materials and gone on to cross oceans or circumnavigate the globe. This book covers how to find position at sea from timed sextant sights of the sun, moon, stars, and planets plus other routine and special procedures of safe, efficient offshore navigation. No previous navigation experience is required. The only math involved is arithmetic...