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This is our introductory video to a series on docking a sailboat. This video introduces a set of processes which will allow you to dock your boat with grace and style. The follow on seven video episodes in this series will address each individual dock sk...

This fifth video in our Sail Trim series explains how to manage close-hauled sailing, including both sail trimming rules and helm handling.

This video is the third in our Sail Trim series and explains the procedures for upwind sailing.

This Sail Trim video discusses sailing wing and wing, what issues may occur and how to handle them.

Clark gives a quick, easy, straightforward "How to Change Your Oil" demonstration on our 4-stroke, Suzuki DF20 outboard. This is how we change the oil on our Suzuki, but it's the same steps for Tohatsu, Yamaha, Mercury, or other 4-stroke outboards. (Just n...

This video introduces the basics of anchoring your boat.

This video explains how determine how much anchor line you should employ when anchoring your boat.

This video explains how to use hand signals to communicate instructions from the foredeck to the helm. By removing some of the shouting from the boating experience, you can have more fun while amazing the dock staff. Music: Long Stroll by Kevin MacLeod i...

A basic introduction to box braids in Caucasian hair, including styles, beading and extensions, and removal of box braids. This video is from the perspective of someone with fine / white / Caucasian hair, who has an active, sailing lifestyle. For resourc...

Here's a quick and easy recipe for delicious orange/red papaya. We keep papaya on our sailboat because it takes a while to ripen up, and even when it's over-ripe, it tastes wonderful. We use a Mexican lime squeezer to turn a musky, pumpkin-y fruit into a t...

This video reviews sailing your boat with just a jib. Sailing with just a jib is convenient for a short sail, or for handling high winds, but raises some issues requiring the helmsman's attention. We'll cover those issues for your learning. If your boat h...

Two more sunny days allow plenty of time to enjoy the sail and prepare for the storm to come. We gain some new passengers (3 birds and a butterfly). Herby takes you through a tutorial of how to properly heave to in a storm and explained why it is so import...