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Decent shore lines
To be able to do its job in any circumstances, a dock line on any but the largest cruising yacht should be at least the length of the boat. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea …
Reducing sail downwind – the easy way
Most of us have been taught at some time or other that we must spill wind from the mainsail before we can reef it with conventional systems. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea …
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Ditch the extra windage
Next time you’re anchored and the weather situation looks like deteriorating badly before morning, have a serious think about unnecessary windage. To access this post, you must purchase The …
Sleep when you need it
It pays handsomely not to try and fight your metabolism when you’re setting watches. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift …
An electrical shield
Next time you’re caught in an electrical storm, grab your handheld VHF and your spare GPS, and pop them in the oven. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual …
