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Using Sound Signals | Sail Fanatics
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Using Sound Signals | Sail Fanatics
This video explains the use of sound signals for your safe boating.
Hoisting a Mainsail | Sail Fanatics
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Hoisting a Mainsail | Sail Fanatics
This video explains how to raise the mainsail on a cruising sailboat.
Hoisting a Furling Jib | Sail Fanatics
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Hoisting a Furling Jib | Sail Fanatics
This video explains how to hoist a jib on a furling system, including setting up the furling drum and pre-feeder device before raising the sail. I'll explain issues to watch for during and following the hoisting procedure.
ColRegs Boating Rules #3 – Sail vs. sail | Sail Fanatics
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ColRegs Boating Rules #3 – Sail vs. sail | Sail Fanatics
This video is part 3 of our overview of the boating collision regulation rules (ColRegs), and covers the operating rules governing sailing vessels. You can find a copy of the official rules here https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/navRules/navrules.pdf
ColRegs Boating Rules #2 – Power vs. power | Sail Fanatics
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ColRegs Boating Rules #2 – Power vs. power | Sail Fanatics
This video is part 2 of our overview of the boating collision regulation rules (ColRegs), and covers the operating rules governing power vessels. You can find a copy of the official rules here:https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/navRules/navrules.pdf
ColRegs Boating Rules #1 – Introduction | Sail Fanatics
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ColRegs Boating Rules #1 – Introduction | Sail Fanatics
This video is first part of our overview of the boating collision regulation rules (ColRegs), and covers vessel classification, key terms, and general advice. Subsequent videos in this series will cover power vs. power rules , sail vs. sail rules, and use...
Using a Jib Furler System | Sail Fanatics
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Using a Jib Furler System | Sail Fanatics
This video explains how to properly use a jib furler system, demonstrating what problems can occur and how to avoid those.
Reach to Reach MOB Procedure | Sail Fanatics
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Reach to Reach MOB Procedure | Sail Fanatics
This video explains a basic man-overboard recovery procedure, involving a reach-away, reach-back process. I like this procedure for its simplicity. Other MOB recovery procedures have their own benefits which I hope to cover in followup videos. Note the vid...
Jibing a Cruising Sailboat | Sail Fanatics
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Jibing a Cruising Sailboat | Sail Fanatics
This video provides how-to instructions on jibing a cruising sailboat, and should be of interest to both learning and experienced sailors. The instructions focus on a safe and repeatable maneuver, suitable for everyday use. Shortcuts and advanced techniqu...
Tacking a Cruising Sailboat | Sail Fanatics
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Tacking a Cruising Sailboat | Sail Fanatics
This video explains how to tack a cruising sailboat, covering the roles of both the helmsman and crew in the tacking procedure, and should be of interest to both learning and experienced sailors. The instructions focus on a safe and repeatable maneuver, s...
Heaving-to,  What You Need to Know | Sail Fanatics
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Heaving-to, What You Need to Know | Sail Fanatics
This is a brief instructional video explaining how to perform the heaving-to procedure with a cruising sailboat..
Flaking the Mainsail, What You Need to Know | Sail Fanatics
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Flaking the Mainsail, What You Need to Know | Sail Fanatics
This is a brief instructional video explaining how to properly flake the mainsail on a cruising sailboat.