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Sailing Tips  and Ropework

  •  Twin versus Fin Keels

  •  Coming Alongside Tips

  •  Single handed Berthing Hook


  • How Far Off Meter

  • Estimating the Distance to the Horizon


  • Heave To and Man Overboard Drill

  • DIY Rescue Line Throwbag

  • Essentials of Watchkeeping

  • Distress Alerting

  • How to Avoid Drowning

  • Avoiding Hypothermia


  • Understanding Waves

  • Understanding Tidal Movements


  • Mackerel Fish Paravane


  • Dressing a Ship Overall

  • Flag Etiquette

  • Renaming Your Boat Ceremony


Ropework

  • Ropework Part 1

  • Ropework Part 2

  • Take Care of Rope



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