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Could Your Navigation Skills Use a Tune-up?

By Captain John of skippertips.com. Nothing beats GPS for fast, reliable sailing navigation. But will that be enough to ensure that you sail clear of those “ship-killing” reefs ...
On July 14, 2016 / By Administrator
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Preparing for Heavy Weather Sailing

Sailing isn’t always about sunshine and blue skies. Bill Biewenga reviews steps for sailing in less than ideal conditions. Seeker was a well-found sloop with a few miles ...
On July 6, 2016 / By Administrator
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Five Steps to Use a Marine Flare in an Emergency

Captain John of skippertips.com reviews important steps of safe flare use. Are you sure you know how to use a flare gun, a flare launcher, flare smoke, or ...
On June 29, 2016 / By Administrator
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EPIRBs, PLBs, and MOB Beacons: What is Best for Your Boat?

Pete Dubler simplifies the facts of electronic rescue devices in this overview. Previously published in BWS. So much has changed over the years. Devices are smaller, smarter, and ...
On June 22, 2016 / By Administrator
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How to Avoid a Ship’s Blind Spot

Captain John of skippertips.com has a important reminder about navigating safely around container ships. This ship’s freeboard (distance from deck to waterline) combined with her stacked containers creates ...
On June 15, 2016 / By Administrator
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Is Your Medical Kit Up to the Job?

Heather Francis provides a thorough review of what you should consider when putting together your medical kit. After a few days ashore at a new destination everyone falls ...
On June 9, 2016 / By Administrator
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Sailing Emergencies – How to Use the “Float-Down” Technique

Captain John of skippertips.com explains the float-down technique. You hear a Mayday being called on your radio. And, you are within just two miles of the vessel in ...
On June 1, 2016 / By Administrator
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The Advantages of Old School Navigation Tools

Bill Biewenga discusses his favorite manual navigation tools. Originally published in BWS January 2016 I’m scrambling. With one and a half days before I fly to France for ...
On May 25, 2016 / By Administrator
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Sail Clear of Dangerous Shoals

Captain John of skippertips.com explains how to steer clear of three submerged dangers. What powerful dangers could grab hold of your steering like the tentacles of a giant ...
On May 18, 2016 / By Administrator
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The Advantages of Integrated Navigation and Routing Systems

Last November, I was lucky to join Rick and Julie Palm for the passage south from Hampton, VA to the British Virgin Islands aboard their new Outremer 51 ...
On May 11, 2016 / By George Day

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