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Choosing the Right Gear for Going Aloft

Bill Biewenga shares advice on going up the rig. Previously published in BWS. Getting to the masthead and back to deck level can be as safe and as ...
On April 27, 2016 / By Administrator
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Pack this Sea-Tested Light for Sailing

Another valuable tip from Captain John of skippertips.com. Pack a sailing seabag and you’ll want to carry those essential items for sea. Here’s one handy piece of sailing ...
On April 21, 2016 / By Administrator
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Fitting Out for a Long Passage

Nadine Slavinski describes outfitting decisions for a Pacific crossing. Previously published in BWS. Outfitting a boat for an ocean crossing is no easy task. Like so many aspects ...
On April 13, 2016 / By Administrator
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How to Activate a Lighthouse Fog Signal from Your Sailboat

Captain John of skippertips.com details how to use your VHF to activate a fog signal. How would you like to trigger a sound signal on a coastal lighthouse–from ...
On April 7, 2016 / By Administrator
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5 Single Sideband Tips

Five ways to make the signal you transmit from your SSB clearer and more reliable. Previously published in BWS. We were on a passage from the Canary Islands ...
On March 30, 2016 / By George Day
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7 Sailing Navigation Highlights for Safety

Captain John of skippertips.com reminds us to use these simple planning steps for safer sailing. Did you know that you can complete about 90% of all sailing navigation ...
On March 23, 2016 / By Administrator
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Considerations for a Gulf Stream Crossing

Bill Biewenga explains how a little planning will help you avoid problems in the Gulf Stream. Previously published in BWS. Whether racing or delivering boats to or from New ...
On March 16, 2016 / By Administrator
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Avoid Tangling with These Sea Towing Monsters

Capt. John of skippertips.com shares tips to help you determine if a towline is present between two vessels.[spacer height=”10px”] Have you ever seen a coastal or offshore tug while out ...
On March 10, 2016 / By Administrator
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The Latest in Water Generators

Previously published in BWS. Water powered the beginning of the Industrial Revolution when inventors and entrepreneurs discovered that a turning water wheel could be used to drive the ...
On March 2, 2016 / By Administrator
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Do You Know These Wreck Symbols for Sailing Safety?

This week Capt. John of skippertips.com helps us steer clear of wrecks.[spacer height=”10px”] What nautical chart danger symbols do you need to know to protect your expensive hull, keel, shaft–and ...
On February 24, 2016 / By Administrator

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