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Sailing Lesson in the Fog

January 26, 2019 | Comments Off on Sailing Lesson in the Fog

People give up a weekend and schedule for a sailing lesson weeks, sometimes months, in advance. I really hate to cancel a class since it is so disappointing for the students. I have taught an introductory class (ASA 101 Basic Keel Boat) in 20 to 30 knots of wind. I’ve taught a class in between […]

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How to tie a bowline

January 21, 2019 | Comments Off on How to tie a bowline

One of the skills a sailor needs to have is to be able to tie a bowline knot. It is the most useful knot because it is strong but is still easy to untie. It can be a challenge to tie for some folks. I have a story to tell you about that challenge. I […]

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