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How to install a Facnor Headsail Furler on your boat
FACNOR HEADSAIL FURLERS Why did I choose a Facnor headsail furler? Facnor has been designing and manufacturing furling and reefing systems for 40 years. The Facnor headsail furler is in my opinion the quickest and easiest to install - no cutting of the ...
Docking (part 1): Introduction to docking with style and grace
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...
DIY Boat Sale (part1): the process
The video outlines the process of selling a boat when you handle the sale yourself. You can find a copy of the DIY Boat Sale Process chart at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wKrxfevdYtkh4cEdEcXZ4q_5VqMkzohz/view?usp=sharing The video references the BoatU...
Sail Trim (part 5): Sailing close-hauled
This fifth video in our Sail Trim series explains how to manage close-hauled sailing, including both sail trimming rules and helm handling.
Sail Trim (part 4): Wing and Wing
This Sail Trim video discusses sailing wing and wing, what issues may occur and how to handle them.
Sail Trim (part 2): Offwind Sailing
This Sail Trim series video explains how to handle your sheets and sails when sailing off the wind. Offwind means the wind is coming from aft of the boat. We'll do another Sail Trim video for upwind sailing, meaning sailing into the wind.
Sail Trim (part 6): Positioning the jib car
As part of our series on sail trim, this video explains how to properly locate the jib car position to maximize the effectiveness of your jib sail.
Sail Trim (part 1): Forces of lift verses push
This video is the first of a series on how to trim your sails. It introduces the concept of the two wind forces, lift and push/drag, how they differ and how to make use of them.
Anchoring: How to anchor
This video introduces the basics of anchoring your boat.
Anchoring: How much anchor line?
This video explains how determine how much anchor line you should employ when anchoring your boat.
Foredeck to Helm Communications (Reloaded)
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...
Jib Only Sailing (with re-mastered audio) | Sail Fanatics
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...
Safely towing a dingy | Sail Fanatics
This video explains how to safely tow a dingy.
Selecting Sailing Rope | Sail Fanatics
This video reviews the types of sailing ropes used on our sailboat and why each type has been chosen. Note: after feedback and discussion I plan to use 3/8" VPC to replace the main halyard rather than T-900.