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How to Splice Your Double Braid Lines

This article by Andy Cross was originally published in Blue Water Sailing. Marlinspike seamanship is an often-overlooked aspect of sailing. Most cruising sailors know half-a-dozen knots that are ...
On September 15, 2015 / By Administrator
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A Guide to Equipping Your Boat with a Windvane

Daniel Collins provides a summary of the major choices involved in the purchase of new self-steering gear. A common piece of equipment found on the modern offshore cruising sailboats ...
On September 10, 2015 / By Administrator
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Getting the Most Out of Your Next Survey

Nadine Slavinski provides a summary on how to be well prepared for a survey. Previously published in BWS. If only we knew then what we know now! In five ...
On September 2, 2015 / By Administrator
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Heaving-To: a Useful Maneuver Worth Practicing

Andrew Cross reminds us that the ability to heave-to is an absolutely essential skill to master. Published previously in BWS. For centuries, heaving-to has been the most reliable trick ...
On August 26, 2015 / By Administrator
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Revamping an Electrical System for Safety’s Sake

Harry Hungate discusses the overhaul of an electrical system, which can provide energy to spare. During our crossing of the South Pacific Ocean, we learned of at least two ...
On August 19, 2015 / By Administrator
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The Snubber: A simple Piece of Cruising Equipment With a Big Job

A reminder from Andrew Cross about the important role a snubber plays in anchoring piece of mind. It was around 3 a.m. and I awoke to a building ...
On August 12, 2015 / By Administrator
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Replacing Tang Assemblies

Useful tips from Andrew Cross on rig maintenance. Originally published in BWS. As I hoisted myself up the mast I could see rust stains on the lower starboard ...
On August 5, 2015 / By Administrator
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Understanding the Ins and Outs of Thru-Hulls

Written by Rudy & Jill Sechez for Blue Water Sailing The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has developed standards for the installation of thru-hulls. These state, in part: ...
On July 29, 2015 / By Administrator
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Accurate Weather Routing Makes for Faster and Safer Passages

Working with professionals who really understand oceanic weather systems and how sailboats behave at sea makes passagemaking faster, safer and more fun. Written by George Day for the ...
On July 23, 2015 / By George Day
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Action Steps to Determine Risk of Collision

Capt John of skippertips.com reviews using drift bearings to analyze risk of collision. Sail in the Gulf Stream (English Channel or similar) and you can bet behemoths abound there ...
On July 16, 2015 / By Administrator

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