Tag Archives: cruising tips
Avoid Sailing Near These “Ship-Killing” Nautical Chart Dangers
Here’s another helpful sailing tip from our friend Capt. John at skippertips.com… Could you glance at any nautical chart or GPS plotter and pick out the wreck symbols at a glance? Sail too close to these hazards and your hull could … Continue reading
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How to Properly Rig Your Jacklines
Here’s another helpful sailing tip from our friend Capt. John at skippertips.com… Learn to sail like a pro when you rig your boat for sailing safety. Not many things fill a sailor’s mind with terror like the fear of falling … Continue reading
Top 10 Sailing Tips for Your Sailing Partner
Have you put together a checklist to train your spouse or partner in what they need to know to operate your small cruising boat? In an emergency or if you are incapacitated, it’s vital that they can run things alone. … Continue reading
Seven Annual Sailing Season Inspections to Save You Money
Did you know that you can save hundreds of dollars on your cruising sailboat by doing seven things once a year? Would you like to have more money for the cruising kitty or for the repair coffers? If you choose … Continue reading
Staying Green in the Blue
Putting in the extra effort to maintain a boat with smaller environmental impact not only helps the Earth – it can help your wallet, too. A well-maintained boat performs better, potentially saving you from costly repairs – and if your … Continue reading
Commuter Cruiser
As more and more cruisers are splitting their time between their home bases and destination spots, often leaving their boats in a new spot every few months, there is more emphasis on how to safely secure your boat while away. … Continue reading
