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  1. How-To

    Wind Shifts and More Efficient Sailing Upwind

    Steve Colgate
    Jul 1, 2004

    Sail Tips from the Offshore Sailing School …Read More

  2. How-To

    Docking Defense

    Steve Colgate
    Jul 1, 2004

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

  3. How-To

    Sail Reefing

    Steve Colgate
    Jul 1, 2004

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

  4. How-To

    Winch Use & Safety

    Steve Colgate
    Jul 1, 2004

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

  5. How-To

    Dropping the Mooring

    Steve Colgate
    Jul 1, 2004

    Backing a Sail; Steering Backwards …Read More

  6. 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

  7. How-To

    Roller Furling Headsails

    Steve Colgate
    Jul 1, 2004

    Sail tips from the Offshore Sailing School …Read More

  8. How-To

    The Spinnaker - The Right Trim

    Steve Colgate
    May 31, 2004

    Part 4 of the Spinnaker Series …Read More

  9. How-To

    The Spinnaker - Jibing Techniques

    Steve Colgate
    May 31, 2004

    Part 5 of the Spinnaker Series …Read More

  10. How-To

    The Spinnaker - Common Mistakes and Accidents

    Steve Colgate
    May 31, 2004

    Part 7 of the Spinnaker Series …Read More

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