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Spinnaker Run in Haro Strait
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Spinnaker Run in Haro Strait
Spinnaker Run in Haro Strait during the 2015 VanIsle360 Disclaimer: - This content is offered solely for your education and entertainment. - There are no warranties, expressed or implicit, about any content or its fitness for a particular purpose. - The...
  • Feb 19, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:14
Real Life Person Overboard Lessons
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Real Life Person Overboard Lessons
In this video we describe three real-life person overboard experiences and lessons learned. Wool Blanket: https://www.amazon.ca/EverOne-Olive-Drab-Retardant-Blanket/dp/B07P1DBLRX/ Emergency Foil Blanket: https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/survive-outdoor...
  • Feb 17, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:50
Need to Tie a Soft Shackle into an Existing Line? Try This!
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Need to Tie a Soft Shackle into an Existing Line? Try This!
In this video we explain how to tie a soft shackle into an existing line with a double overhand stopper knot and load test the results. You can also use a figure of eight climbers knot instead. Samson website for Amsteel: https://www.samsonrope.com/moori...
  • Feb 11, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:54
How to Raise and Lower the Mast on a Foldable Trimaran
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How to Raise and Lower the Mast on a Foldable Trimaran
In this video we demonstrate how to raise / lower the mast on an F-82R trimaran. Similar techniques would apply to any Corsair / Farrier design. Sailing Photo Credit: Andrew Madding Note that these sailing photos were taken before we implemented our l...
  • Feb 04, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:29
Want Better Sail Shape When Reefing Your Main Sail? Try This!
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Want Better Sail Shape When Reefing Your Main Sail? Try This!
In this video we discuss how to get better sail shape while reefing by using. your existing outhaul and Cunningham on all reef points. Disclaimer: - This content is offered solely for your education and entertainment. - There are no warranties, expressed...
  • Jan 29, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:14
Want to Sail Deeper With an Asymmetric Spinnaker? Try this!
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Want to Sail Deeper With an Asymmetric Spinnaker? Try this!
In this video we discuss the pros and cons of asymmetric and symmetric spinnakers on heavy displacement boats. We will also show you the basics of how to square an asymmetric spinnaker back on a conventional pole, which we believe offers the best of both ...
  • Jan 23, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:53
The Easiest Way to Make Soft Shackles
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The Easiest Way to Make Soft Shackles
In this video we explain how to tie a soft shackle with an overhand knot and double figure eight knot and load test the results. Overhand knot holds 75% of line strength, double figure eight holds 150%. Do not use for safety critical applications (e.g. ...
  • Jan 14, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:22
The Bowline Technique Every Sailor Needs to Know!!!
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The Bowline Technique Every Sailor Needs to Know!!!
In this video we explain how to tie a bowline when you can’t see your hands. Many of us have learned the rabbit-hole-tree method, but I find that difficult to use when I can't see what I'm doing. With practice the method shown in this video can be done...
  • Jan 07, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:21
Synthetic Shroud Adjusters for Foldable Trimarans
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Synthetic Shroud Adjusters for Foldable Trimarans
In this video we will present one approach for adjusting rig tension in foldable trimarans (e.g. Farrier/Corsair) that require you to slacken the rig in order to fold the boat. This is normally accomplished with Highfield levers for traditional steel rigg...
  • Jan 02, 2022
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:02
How to Avoid and Manage Seasickness
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How to Avoid and Manage Seasickness
In this video we will talk about what seasickness is, how to avoid it, and what to do when you actually get sick. Disclaimer: - This content is offered solely for your education and entertainment. - There are no warranties, expressed or implicit, about a...
  • Dec 31, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:30

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