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  Winterizing Your Sails

  Fxsails.com talks you through what you need to know regarding the care of your sails when you ready your boat for winter. Consider rolling your main to keep ...

  On September 29, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Sail Repair Checklist

  Chesapeake Sailmakers, Annapolis, MD has come up with a useful checklist for making sure your sails are ready for the next season. From inspection of patches, stitching, webbing, ...

  On September 22, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Rig a Bridle for Towing a Dinghy

  A dinghy adds a lot of convenience and enjoyment while cruising but can be a pain when debating if you should hoist on deck for passages, deflate an ...

  On September 22, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Boat Cushions: Foam, Fabric and Fit

  The Canvas Works of Sausalito, CA has a good primer on what to consider if you are looking into replacing the cushions on your boat. You will have ...

  On September 15, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Towing a Dinghy

  Liveabout.com has some tips for towing a dinghy behind a sailboat. The differences between towing a hard dinghy versus an inflatable are discussed. The article explains what can ...

  On September 2, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Winter Sail Storage

  Winter isn’t here but it is a good time to think ahead and plan on your winter storage arrangements. To maintain the integrity of sails its best to ...

  On August 25, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  How to Anchor a Sailboat

  This article in lifeofsailing.com lays out the basics of anchoring your sailboat. From where to anchor, planning for wind and current, knowing the seabed, types of anchors and ...

  On August 18, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  SailClear is a Platform for Travel and Clearance in the Caribbean

  SailClear is an optional service available for use by yachts and other pleasure craft operators who wish to submit their Customs declarations in the form of electronic notifications, ...

  On July 28, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Sailing Wing on Wing

  (riggingdoctor.com) – When sailing downwind, you might find that the main is stealing all of the wind from your jib. This will manifest itself as a jib that ...

  On July 21, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  How to Spot a Rip Current

  (hakaimagazine.com) – Worldwide rip currents cause hundreds of deaths each year as well as thousands of rescues. The rip currents form when waves pile water near the shoreline ...

  On July 14, 2022 / By Sandy Parks