Tag Archives: sailing

Book Review: A History of Sailing in 100 Objects

Posted on December 29, 2016 by captnmike

Have you ever wondered about the history of sailing equipment that we use every time we go sailing? Well fear not, “A History of Sailing in 100 Objects” by Barry Pickthall will fill in some of the gaps, starting with … Continue reading →

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Video: How to Launch a Sailboat Like a Boss

Posted on June 10, 2016 by captnmike

This has to be one of the best how to launch a sailboat videos around, no big errors just the coolest quickest and smoothest launch ever. This video was made for AV-OG-TIL, a Norwegian NGO, working to reduce the harmful … 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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Tips on Folding the Main Sail

Posted on July 22, 2011 by captnmike

Folding the Main Sail on many boats is one of those jobs that can be a bit frustrating getting the folds even as the sail is coming down with the boom moving around as the boat bounces in the waves. … Continue reading →

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How to use a Winch on a Sailboat

Posted on April 22, 2010 by captnmike

Winches, Lines, Grinding and Tailing What we use winches for: Winches provide the mechanical advantage to hoist and trim the sails and running rigging on a sailboat. There are usually no powered winches. Depending on circumstances, there can be thousands … Continue reading →

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Crew Tips from George

Posted on September 29, 2009 by captnmike

Good manners on the boat: Always stow your gear Bring something for everyone to eat / drink Do NOT talk about work or personal problems…we’re out there to get away from it all, not bring it all with us. Be … Continue reading →

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Boating Etiquette

Posted on September 29, 2009 by captnmike

What a skipper expects your mother to have taught you about proper boating manners. The skipper is always in charge, they are responsible for the safety of the vessel and crew. Most skippers are quite relaxed but sometime things happen … Continue reading →

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Interesting and Useful Boating Books

Posted on June 23, 2009 by captnmike

Here are a few books from my library that I refer to on a regular basis or have found very interesting.  They are listed in no particular order.  This list is not intended to be all inclusive or safety only.  … Continue reading →

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