Maintenance49
How to Dewinterize a Sailboat
How to Dewinterize a Sailboat: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
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Sailing & seamanship
Practical sailing, boat ownership, maintenance, and seamanship guides.
Docking, Anchoring, and Cruising50
How to Dock a Sailboat in Wind
How to Dock a Sailboat in Wind: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Docking, Anchoring, and Cruising51
How to Dock a Sailboat Single-Handed
How to Dock a Sailboat Single-Handed: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Used Sailboat Buying52
How to Inspect a Sailboat Before Making an Offer
How to Inspect a Sailboat Before Making an Offer: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Rigging53
How to Inspect a Sailboat Mast Before Buying
How to Inspect a Sailboat Mast Before Buying: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Rigging54
How to Inspect Sailboat Turnbuckles
How to Inspect Sailboat Turnbuckles: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Maintenance55
How to Keep a Sailboat Bilge Dry
How to Keep a Sailboat Bilge Dry: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Rigging56
How to Label Sailboat Lines for Beginners
How to Label Sailboat Lines for Beginners: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Maintenance57
How to Maintain Teak on a Sailboat
How to Maintain Teak on a Sailboat: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Used Sailboat Buying58
How to Negotiate the Price of a Used Sailboat
How to Negotiate the Price of a Used Sailboat: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
6 min read
Docking, Anchoring, and Cruising59
How to Pick Up a Mooring Ball
How to Pick Up a Mooring Ball: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Docking, Anchoring, and Cruising60
How to Plan a First Overnight Sail
How to Plan a First Overnight Sail: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Maintenance61
How to Prevent Mold Inside a Sailboat Cabin
How to Prevent Mold Inside a Sailboat Cabin: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Beginner Sailing62
How to Read Sail Tell-Tales for Beginners
How to Read Sail Tell-Tales for Beginners: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
6 min read
Sail Trim63
How to Reduce Heel on a Sailboat
How to Reduce Heel on a Sailboat: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Sail Trim64
How to Sail Downwind Without Accidental Jibes
How to Sail Downwind Without Accidental Jibes: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Sail Trim65
How to Sail Faster in Light Wind
How to Sail Faster in Light Wind: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Sails and Sail Care66
How to Store Sails for Winter
How to Store Sails for Winter: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Sail Trim67
How to Trim a Genoa
How to Trim a Genoa: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Rigging68
How to Tune a Sailboat Rig for Beginners
How to Tune a Sailboat Rig for Beginners: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Engines, Electrical, and Plumbing69
How to Unclog a Sailboat Head
How to Unclog a Sailboat Head: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Docking, Anchoring, and Cruising70
How to Use a VHF Radio on a Sailboat
How to Use a VHF Radio on a Sailboat: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Used Sailboat Model Guides71
Hunter 27 Common Problems and Buying Guide
Hunter 27 Common Problems and Buying Guide: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
6 min read
Used Sailboat Model Guides72
Hunter 33 Common Problems and Buying Guide
Hunter 33 Common Problems and Buying Guide: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
6 min read