Category Archives: Sailing and Boating Skills

Three Stopper Knots

Posted on August 21, 2013 by captnmike

Here are three different stopper knots for use on your sailboat. The Figure Eight Stopper Knot is probably the most popular Stopper Knot in use, named as it looks like a Figure 8, it’s in every sailing book. The Figure … Continue reading →

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Avoiding the Seattle Harbor Patrol’s Attention

Posted on May 14, 2013 by captnmike

Being stopped by the Harbor Patrol is one of those things very few people look forward to. To help avoid unwanted attention from the Seattle Harbor Patrol, they have produced a booklet covering Seattle area Regulations & Information for local … Continue reading →

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How to Tie Your Boat to a Dock that has a Bull Rail – Part 2

Posted on August 9, 2012 by captnmike

This is a quick and easy way to tie a boat to a dock that has a Bull Rail.  This was passed on last week by a friend. Some docks only have a Bull Rail so being able to properly … Continue reading →

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How to Tie Your Boat to a Dock that has a Bull Rail – Part 1

Posted on August 6, 2012 by captnmike

Tying a boat to  the Bull Rail on a dock is a commonly required docking skill that is often done the hard way.   Many docks don’t have cleats,  the cleats are not in a convenient location or a cleat might … Continue reading →

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Personal Boating Safety Equipment

Posted on May 28, 2012 by captnmike

What safety equipment should I have on me when I am boating or what safety equipment should I add to my lifejacket is a common question  ask at boating safety events. Here is the safety equipment that I and other … Continue reading →

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Mountaineers Sailing Crew Class Resources – Spring 2012

Posted on April 10, 2012 by captnmike

Here are a few links to help the students in the Mountaineers Spring Sailing Crew Class that I helped teach. These links are also good starting point for any recreational boater. Links are provided to Nav. Problems, handouts,  additional information … Continue reading →

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How to tie a Bowline with your left hand – Updated

Posted on February 29, 2012 by captnmike

Tying a Bowline is an essential boating skill  but one that seems to stump many boaters, then when you add being left handed to the mix things can get really confusing so I made this guide to help left handed … Continue reading →

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Cell Phone Overboard

Posted on February 22, 2012 by captnmike

2011 seemed to be the year of the “Cell Phone Overboard” event.  I received several emails, phone calls from land lines, smoke signals at public event and such explaining the cell phone had went into the water and they needed … Continue reading →

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