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Weightlessly walk on water (a parkour-style illusion)

How to weightlessly walk on water (a parkour-style illusion)

Rumor has it that only Jesus can walk on water, and that may be true, but freerunner and parkour master AZO shows you the next best thing— the fake step. Using this move on moving liquid is as close as you're ...

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Pluck a woodcock

How to pluck a woodcock

Pluck a Woodcock. Only from a mag like Shooting Times could such a tutorial exist so elegantly. This is an old school hunting video that will make you crave a scotch and walk over the heath.

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Barrel roll in a wingsuit

How to barrel roll in a wingsuit

Wingsuit turn skydiving from a fall into a dance. Get insider info on what it takes to do stunts like this: The Barrel Roll.

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Ollie with Tony Hawk

How to ollie with Tony Hawk

Who better to teach you some skateboarding moves than the father of all skateboarders, Tony Hawk? If you don't know how to Ollie on a skateboard, he's your best chance.

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Field dress a deer while hunting

How to field dress a deer while hunting

After you've bagged and tagged that deer, what do you do? Debone and package the meat for your freezer… while you're out in the field, still on the hunt. Caution: May be gross for non-hunters.

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Snowboard for beginners

How to snowboard for beginners

I spent last weekend on the slopes at Mammoth teaching a couple friends how to board. After watching this series, I wish I had made them take a look at this before we hit the mountain. Just remember... when ...

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Make sails

How to make sails

Sailmaking is the skill of designing, cutting, and trimming ship sails. Get expert tips and advice on canvas and sailing terminology in this ...more

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Heave to in sailing

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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Sail a sunfish

How to sail a sunfish

Heres a video that gives help and tips on how to sail a sunfish during a real race.

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Dock your boat

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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Tie a permanent knot

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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Tie a bowline on a bite knot

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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Sail a boat

How to sail a boat

Sailing is a popular pastime in the coastal areas around the world. It is a skillful hobby where a person controls the motion of a sailboat ...more

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Tie a Turk's head knot for sailing

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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Use a Spinnaker Pole

How to use a Spinnaker Pole

Sailor John Kretschmer demonstrates how to fly a conventional symmetrical spinnaker for cruising using a Forespar spinnaker pole.

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Jibe with a Spinnaker Pole

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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Coil an attached rope with a knot tying animation

How to coil an attached rope with a knot tying animation

Learn how to coil an attached rope. The animated knot tying tutorial is the best you'll find. With ...more

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Use an aft spring line in sailing

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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Sail a sailboat

How to sail a sailboat

Learn how to sail, how to read charts and more with expert boating tips in this free video series on sailing.

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Tie a noose knot

How to tie a noose knot

How to tie a noose knot is demonstrated in this video.

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Use a Whisker Pole

How to use a Whisker Pole

Sailor John Kretschmer demonstrates how to use a whisker pole using a Forespar adjustable pole.

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Use sailboat basics

How to use sailboat basics

Learning how to sail isn't hard if you're near water, since chances are there will be a sailing school near you. Learn different components ...more

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Decide on a outboard or inboard motor

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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Tack and gybe on a sailboat

How to tack and gybe on a sailboat

Heres a quick guide on tacking and gybing. This video helps you learn how to perfect your technique.

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Sail a sailboat

How to sail a sailboat

Sailing is a popular pastime in the coastal areas around the world. It is a skillful hobby where a person controls the motion of a sailboat ...more

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Perform the back and fill maneuver in sailing

How to perform the back and fill maneuver in sailing

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to perform the "back and fill" maneuver, also known as the pivot turn in sailing. This ...more

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