“If you anchor, cruise, or live aboard — this is a “must watch” before you trust your ground tackle again.”
Click to watch “Dangerous Anchoring Myths That Put Sailboats on the Beach” from Practical Sailor.
Boat Thru-Hulls & Seacocks 101: Inspection, Failure, Safety & Upgrades
“Whether you’re a new boat owner or you’ve been sailing for decades, this guide will help you understand the most important valves on your boat — and how to keep the sea on the outside where it belongs.”
Click to watch “Boat Thru-Hulls & Seacocks 101: Inspection, Failure, Safety & Upgrades” from Practical Sailor.
Optimal Watch Keeping Systems
“Optimal watch keeping systems aren’t just about ticking off a box for the COLREGS (specifically Rule 5: Look-out); they’re the absolute foundation of safety, rest, and good seamanship on any offshore run”
Click to read “Optimal Watch Keeping Systems: Rotas for Rest, Safety & Vigilance on Passage” from Sailboat Cruising, written by Dick McClary.
Modern Sailing Navigation: High-Tech, Meet Tradition
“While electronics enhance navigation, sailors still need to know the basics—charts, compass, and reading the wind.”
Click to read “Modern Sailing Navigation: High-Tech, Meet Tradition” from Cruising World, written by Gary Jobson.
FIVE CRITICAL Lessons to Learn BEFORE you Set Sail
“Dream of sailing off into the sunset? Living on a sailboat can be an exciting life but also hard. Here are five lessons I’ve learned along the way to help you be successful in quiting land life and living on a sailboat.”
Click to watch “FIVE CRITICAL Lessons to Learn BEFORE you Set Sail” from Lady K Sailing.
Safe Navigation: The Balance Between Technology and Skill
“In the past, route planning was inevitably a manual process involving paper charts, subject to errors caused by using charts of different scales and updates that were not always timely. Today, digital tools offer ever-increasing precision, speed, and flexibility. Vector electronic cartography does not only clearly and dynamically displays all relevant planning information, but also allows users to interact with the data and receive updates more frequently. This has gradually transformed planning from a complex and “specialist” task into a faster process accessible to an increasing number of users.”
Click to read “Safe Navigation: The Balance Between Technology and Skill” from Aqua Map.