Tips & Techniques

Your Rules; what are they, why do you have them?

Started by s/v Faith

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Replies: 32
Views: 10,383

January 19, 2016, 05:49:44 AM
by Frank

Racing your cruising boat.

Started by s/v Faith

Pages1 2

Replies: 25
Views: 9,732

June 29, 2006, 11:11:30 PM
by Pixie Dust

Misc

Started by Zen

Replies: 18
Views: 9,594

May 18, 2006, 04:09:35 PM
by Pixie Dust

BUGS! Dealing with mosquitos, no-see-um's and other flying pests.

Started by Greenman

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Replies: 34
Views: 9,506

July 28, 2010, 11:27:38 AM
by SV Wind Dancer

SailFar Boat Handling Tips

Started by Lynx

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Replies: 22
Views: 9,194

February 10, 2014, 02:41:44 PM
by CharlieJ

For owners and purchasers of liferafts

Started by Fortis

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Replies: 26
Views: 9,146

August 03, 2010, 04:26:08 PM
by marujo_sortudo

Kedging anchor recommendations

Started by Oldrig

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Replies: 26
Views: 9,090

September 23, 2009, 12:55:42 AM
by s/v Faith

Superior Inflatable Dinghy Patching

Started by tafelice

Replies: 8
Views: 8,670

May 15, 2007, 08:05:04 AM
by AdriftAtSea

Hygiene; Keeping clean while underway......

Started by skylark

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Replies: 25
Views: 8,497

June 14, 2009, 04:05:30 PM
by CharlieJ

Removing stainless fasteners from an aluminum mast after 30 years

Started by Oldrig

Replies: 12
Views: 8,088

June 28, 2013, 10:25:48 AM
by ralay

Tip on Keeping the boat dry in winter

Started by Jack Tar

Replies: 12
Views: 7,571

March 30, 2007, 04:17:42 PM
by skylark

Boarding the dingy from the water.

Started by s/v Faith

Replies: 9
Views: 7,333

February 01, 2013, 09:40:58 PM
by CharlieJ

The black magic of anchoring in adverse wind and current

Started by JWalker

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Replies: 20
Views: 7,238

April 03, 2013, 11:58:52 AM
by CharlieJ

Adding a reef to a headsail

Started by JWalker

Replies: 7
Views: 7,182

November 18, 2010, 10:48:46 PM
by CharlieJ

Any suggestions for a a first timer?

Started by solodare

Replies: 17
Views: 6,972

June 27, 2015, 07:25:26 PM
by CapnK

Cleaning Stainless Steel

Started by AdriftAtSea

Replies: 11
Views: 6,881

April 17, 2015, 03:54:30 PM
by Bob J (ex-misfits)

Solar battery charging for $35

Started by LeoJo

Replies: 11
Views: 6,798

April 16, 2009, 09:31:06 PM
by AdriftAtSea

Engine Problems: How to pump out old thick oil?

Started by Skipper Dave

Replies: 18
Views: 6,561

December 26, 2008, 04:41:40 AM
by chris2998

WD-40

Started by Jack Tar

Replies: 11
Views: 6,552

January 15, 2006, 06:19:44 PM
by s/v Faith

Getting Started in Celestial Navigation

Started by Captain Smollett

Replies: 8
Views: 6,366

May 12, 2013, 12:13:58 AM
by Captain Smollett