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Feb 21, 2025

Sailing in Lightning Storms: A Guide

Lightning strikes, high winds, and towering waves: sailing in lightning storms is a serious risk, but one you can prepare for.

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Feb 21, 2025

Choosing the Right Spinnaker for Your Sailboat

Ready to boost your downwind sailing? This guide helps sailors choose the perfect spinnaker, from cruising chutes to symmetric sails...

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Feb 21, 2025

Spinnaker Safety for Cruising Sailors

Don't let a great sail turn into a scary situation. Master spinnaker safety for confident cruising, from setup to takedown.

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Feb 21, 2025

Rigging, Hoisting and Dousing a Spinnaker

Spinnaker sailing doesn't have to be intimidating! This guide breaks down rigging, hoisting, and dousing for stress-free downwind cruising.

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Feb 21, 2025

Trim Your Spinnaker Like a Pro

With your spinnaker up, the real fun begins! Learn how to trim your spinnaker like a pro, maximizing downwind performance and enjoying a smoother, faster ride.

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Feb 21, 2025

Avoiding the Broach: Spinnaker Safety for Cruisers

Spinnaker broaches: a cruiser's nightmare. Learn how to avoid them and what to do if one happens.

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Feb 19, 2025

Sail Safety: A Comprehensive Guide for Safe and Enjoyable Sailing

Stay safe on the water—explore our essential tips and guidelines on sail safety, ensuring smooth and secure sailing adventures for all.

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Feb 19, 2025

Choosing the Right Sails: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Sailors

"Set sail with confidence—explore our expert guide on Choosing the Right Sails, designed specifically for aspiring sailors seeking smooth and thrilling voyages.

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Feb 19, 2025

Keep Your Sails in Good Condition: A Guide to Sail Care & Maintenance

Ensure smooth sailing—learn how to keep your sails in top condition with our comprehensive guide on sail care and maintenance

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Feb 17, 2025

The Masthead vs Fractional Rig Argument

Sailing enthusiasts often debate the merits of fractional versus masthead rigs. Understand the advantages and drawbacks of each to find your perfect fit.

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Feb 16, 2025

Ignore your sailboat mast rigging at your peril!

Most mast rigging failures are the result of poor maintenance and cheap fittings. Having your mast come down is most inconvenient and highly dangerous; definitely something to be avoided at all costs

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Feb 16, 2025

Sailboat Rigging Part 1: Standing Rigging

Learn the essentials of sailboat standing rigging with our comprehensive guide, covering types of rigs, rigging techniques, and maintenance tips and advice...

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Feb 16, 2025

Sailboat Rigging Part 2: Running Rigging

There’s a huge amount of running rigging on a cruising sailboat. Do you really want all of it to lead back to the cockpit?

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Feb 16, 2025

Sailboat Rigging: The Basics

It can all be a bit baffling at first, sailboat rigging. Cap shrouds, intermediates, aft and forward lowers, sheets, halyards, topping lifts, downhauls, outhauls, kicking straps, reefing pennants...

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Feb 14, 2025

Marine Electrical Systems for Sailboats

Ever wondered what keeps all the gadgets and systems on your sailboat running smoothly? A good understanding of the marine electric systems will provide the answers

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