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Dock Like a Pro – Use a Forward Bow Spring

Master this docking scenario with tips from our friend Capt. John of skippertips.com… Imagine that you have a stiff 25-knot breeze blowing down the pier. The dockmaster has assigned you ...
On March 18, 2015 / By Administrator
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Sailing Navigation Secrets – Make Landfall Using Height Contours

Here’s another great set of navigation tips from our friend Capt. John of skippertips.com… Make a sailing landfall with confidence when you tap into the secret of elevation contours. ...
On March 11, 2015 / By Administrator
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Planning for your Spring Safety Checks

Here’s a helpful article by Capt. Wayne Canning on getting your boat’s safety gear ready for the upcoming season… As springtime rolls around and we start to get ...
On March 5, 2015 / By Administrator
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Five Sailing Navigation Tips to Enter Sheltered Water

Here are some more great navigation tips from our friend Capt. John from skippertips.com… Imagine sailing along the coast with your sailing partner and you want to “pull ...
On February 25, 2015 / By Administrator
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A Guide to Your Annual Diesel Engine Maintenance Program

Here’s a helpful article from BWS publisher & editor George Day on what to look for during your annual diesel engine checks… Taking care of your diesel engine(s) is one ...
On February 18, 2015 / By Administrator
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Maximize Sail Power with this Hidden Mainsail Control

Here are some great sail trim tips from our friend Capt. John of skippertips.com… What sailing control gets overlooked more than any other aboard most any sailboat? You ...
On February 11, 2015 / By Administrator
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Sailing Safety Tips – Sail Clear of These Perilous Platforms

Here’s another great set of tips from our friend Capt. John from skippertips.com that will help you navigate safely… Black night, high winds seasoned with short, steep seas. ...
On February 4, 2015 / By Administrator
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A Guide to Life Rafts, Their Equipment, Storage and Deployment

Here’s the first part in a two part series on life rafts: Nationally known safety-at-sea expert Chuck Hawley gives us a comprehensive guide on life rafts, their equipment and care… ...
On January 21, 2015 / By Administrator
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Sail with Care Near “Blind Bend” Channels

Here’s another great sailing tip from our friend Capt. John of skippertips.com… Imagine that you are sailing or powering down a long winding channel with lots of bends and ...
On January 6, 2015 / By Administrator
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Use the Magic of Feathering for Emergency Docking

Here’s another great sailing tip from our friend Capt. John from skippertips.com… Just as you enter the marina, your engine coughs and dies. You still have just a ...
On December 29, 2014 / By Administrator

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