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How to attach a sheet to a winch when sailing

Keeping your fingers about a foot from the winch, wrap the line twice around, clockwise. More turns may cause an override. Pull the line ...more

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How to coil a line in sailing

As you coil a rope, place a slight twist in the line to flatten the coils. Near the end of the line, wrap the line three times or more ...more

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How to flake the mainsail when sailing

Taking down the mainsail is also called flaking the mainsail over the boom. The mainsail is lowered and laid side to side over the top of ...more

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How to gybe or jibe when sailing

#1. Helmsman: "Get ready to gybe" The crew checks the sheets, secures the new working jib sheet and maintains tension on but uncleats the ...more

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How to gybe or jibe while sailing

In a jibe, the the stern of the boat is passed through the wind. both the mainsail and the jib have to be adjusted. Ideally, this maneuver ...more

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How to heave to in sailing

In sailing, the term "heave to" means slowing down the boat's progression in such a way that the boat doesn't need to be steered directly ...more

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How to prepare for going sailing

You are going sailing , what do you need to bring and how do you prepare for a safe and eventfull day on the water.

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How to quick stop when a victim is in the water while sailing

A quick-stop-rescue is harder for a beginner to perform. But allows ...more

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How to quick turn when a man falls overboard while sailing

A quick-turn-rescue is easier for a beginner to perform. But requires ...more

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How to roller furl the jib when sailing

This video shows roller furling of a jib in 5 knots of wind. Mild tensing is kept on the jib's sheet to enable the jib to warp tightly ...more

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How to tack while sailing

In the maneuver "Coming-About", the sailboat is turned by passing the bow of the boat through the wind. Only the jib has to be adjusted, by ...more

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How to tie a Portugese Bowline knot for sailing

The method demonstrated in this how-to video makes the Bowline knot quick and easy to tie. It is useful when you expect a blow and need to ...more

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How to tie a Turk's head knot for sailing

This how to video tutorial demonstrates how to tie a Turk's knot for sailing. Follow along with the step by step process and the directions ...more

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How to pivot turn in sailing

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to pivot turn in sailing. Simply put the rudder hard over to the right and leave it ...more

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How to operate a windless for your boat anchor

Learn about different types of windless. Help you determine which one is right for your boat and how to use them.

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How to sail

Interested in a sailboat? Want to learn how to sail? Tyler Pierce, Sail Instructor of the Offshore Sailing School at Liberty Landing ...more

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How to deal with flaking lines on your boat

Tips for dealing with flaking lines. Good for both single handing and strong winds.

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How to decide on a outboard or inboard motor

Terry discusses inboard versus outboard motors. This is mostly determined by the size of your boat as well as desire to use a motor while ...more

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How to diagnose basic marine electrical

This video broadly covers the electrical knowledge that a boater must possess. Also includes a section on electrical "truisms" for the ...more

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How to apply a cleat hitch knot

A cleat hitch is used to attach a line to a horn cleat. It is often used to secure a boat to a docking platform.

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How to use a forward spring line when sailing

A forward spring line is placed from the stern of the sailboat to the dock. In reverse gear, the sailboat is slowly backed. The spring ...more

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How to origami a sailing paper ship

This video demonstrates how to create a sailing paper ship. Starting with a square piece of paper, the creator shows fold by fold how to ...more

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How to understand sailing

This is a very extensive and informative video on what every beginning sailor needs to know before heading out to sea.

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How to play "The Ships are Sailing" on the banjo

Mark Cavage shows you how to play "The Ships are Sailing" on the 5-string banjo in this 2-part tutorial of Advanced Banjo. For more ...more

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How to coil an attached rope with a knot tying animation

Learn how to coil an attached rope. The animated knot tying tutorial ...more

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How to tie a Turk's head knot for sailing

While mostly used for decorative purposes, the Turk's head, a sometimes cylindrical, sometimes flat knot, does have the practical purposed ...more

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How to tie a variation of the bowline knot for sailing

This is a home grown variant of the bowline, also useful for sailing ...more

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How to use an aft spring line in sailing

An aft spring line can be useful for a number of reasons in sailing. It runs from the bow of the boat backwards to a point on the pier. If ...more

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How to perform the back and fill maneuver in sailing

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to perform the ...more

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How to determine the direction of a plane's course

Check out this tutorial and learn how to determine the direction of a plane's course. It's simple. First draw the course on a chart. Then ...more

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How to dock your boat

Graphical animations show you to dock twin screw and single screw vessels. Additional tips for all skippers who face the stomach churning ...more

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How to properly anchor your boat

Here we will cover general anchoring information such as rope length,what type of anchors to use for different conditions, and selecting an ...more

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How to supply the equipment for your sailboat

Expert Terry Safford covers the equipment necessary for your sailboat. He covers different sizes of sailboats. Covers PFDs, flashlights ...more

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How to tie a reef knot

How to tie a reef knot. This is a great knot for sailing, binding and general tying.

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How to tie a rolling hitch knot

A rolling hitch is often used to attach a line to a sheet which is entrapped on a winch from an over-ride. A second line is attached to ...more

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How to tie a sheet bend knot

A sheet bend is used to tie two lines (ropes) together that are the same or different sizes. If lines of different sizes are used, the ...more

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How to tie a doubled sheet bend knot

A double sheet bend is used to tie together two lines of the same or different size.

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How to tie a carrick bend knot

A carrick bend is also called a "sailor's knot" and can be used for tying two heavy lines ( i.e. towing hawsers and cables ) together.

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How to tie a clove hitch knot

A clove hitch is used to attach a line to a pole.

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How to tie a bowline knot

A bowline is used to tie a line around a post or a person's waist.

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How to tie a bowline on a bite knot

This knot is used to make a pair of fixed loops in the middle or at the end of a line. This is a strong knot and can be used in overboard ...more

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How to tie a bowline waist knot

A bowline knot can be used to secure a line to a person overboard.

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How to do a round turn & two half hitches

A round turn & two half hitches are used to attach a line to a pole.

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How to jibe with a Spinnaker Pole

Forespar demonstrates the "end-for-end" and "dip pole" jibes aboard a racing sailboat.

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How to sail if as a young sailor

Learn how to sail with this training video geared to young sailors. In 10 minutes you will have a great idea of how to start. The video uses ...more

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How to tie a permanent knot

This is not magic but a very useful and very easy way to tie two pieces of rope together without them ever slipping apart. This simple ...more

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How to tie a double sheet bend knot

Need to know how to tie a Double Sheet Bend? This is a more secure version of the standard sheet bend, and an excellent way of joining two ...more

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How to tie a bowline with a few ways of securing it

Need to know how to tie a Bowline with a few ways of securing it? This way shows you how to secure it with a seizing so that it won't ...more

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How to set up a small sailboat

Check out this how-to video for setting up a small sailboat, whether you are a Free Bird or not. The boat in this video is a two seater ...more

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How to restore the 1975 Alberg Sloop sailboat

This video series documents the refit of a 1975 Alberg 30 sloop. This features a refit team of seasoned sailors who belong to the ...more

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