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  1. How-To

    BoatU.S. Offers Fuel-Spill Prevention Tips

    Staff
    Mar 31, 2005

    Helpful hints for keeping fuel out of the water. …Read More

  2. How-To

    Mini 6.5 or Mini-Transat boats: Minis for the Max

    Staff
    Feb 27, 2005

    The Didi - a radius chine plywood Mini 6.5 you can build yourself …Read More

  3. How-To

    Docking Defense

    Steve Colgate
    Jul 1, 2004

    Using forethought and knowledge to look like a pro. …Read More

  4. How-To

    Sail Reefing

    Steve Colgate
    Jul 1, 2004

    Knowing the hows and whys of your high wind defense …Read More

  5. How-To

    Winch Use & Safety

    Steve Colgate
    Jul 1, 2004

    The proper way to ease a line on a winch. …Read More

  6. How-To

    Basic Navigation

    Steve Colgate
    Jul 1, 2004

    Sail Tips from the Offshore Sailing School …Read More

  7. How-To

    Docking Under Sail

    Steve Colgate
    Jul 1, 2004

    Sailtips from the Offshore Sailing School …Read More

  8. How-To

    Wind Shifts and More Efficient Sailing Upwind

    Steve Colgate
    Jul 1, 2004

    Sail Tips from the Offshore Sailing School …Read More

  9. How-To

    Dropping the Mooring

    Steve Colgate
    Jul 1, 2004

    Backing a Sail; Steering Backwards …Read More

  10. How-To

    Jib Sail Shape

    Steve Colgate
    Jul 1, 2004

    On almost all sailboats, the block on either side of the boat through which the jib sheets lead is adjustable so that it can travel towards the bow or stern and be locked in any spot along the track. It is this lead that determines the shape of the jib. …Read More

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