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How to build a solar powered water distiller

Distilling water is super important if you are stranded on a desert island with no clean source of water. This video will show you how to distill water with some basic household items.

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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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How to perform the bar hold or parkour flag trick

Every kid wanted to be Superman. With several months of conditioning and taking note of this guys tips, you can come very close.

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How to do a cheat gainer in parkour

This move is a classic freerunning trick. Basically, a backflip going forward, the gainer is a flourish banned by the fundamentalists like David Belle of Parkour school. A dear friend shattered his leg on a ...

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How to shoot skeet or clay pigeons with shotguns

Shooting skeet is a classic sport. Even vegetarians may partake. Hone your skills and study up with this lesson from Shooting Times UK.

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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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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 use In-boom Furling

Sailor John Kretschmer demonstrates how to use the Forespar Leisurefurl in-boom furling system to simplify mainsail handling.

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How to use ladders and boxes

Describes the proper use of boat ladders and dock boxes for your gear.

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How to back out of a slip single handed

Heres a video that teaches you tips on how to back out of a slip singlehandedly.

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How to decide on what boat to purchase

We offer some insight on what type of sailboat is best for you, and suggestions on getting started in sailing.

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How to learn about marine batteries and cables

Here you will learn about the do's and don'ts of marine batteries and cabeling.Remember you need to call a professional for the more ...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 spring off in a sailboat

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to spring of in a sailboat

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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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How to tie a figure 8 knot

A figure 8 is a stopper knot and is used to keep a line from running through a hole or a block.

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How to tie a hitch knot

Knotting tips from an expert! Learn how to tie essential knots for any camping, hiking or sailing trip in this free video clip series on the ...more

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How to tie a rope knot

Learn how to tie essential knots for any camping, hiking or sailing trip in this free outdoors video clip series.

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How to tie a rope knot

Learn how to tie essential knots for any camping, hiking or sailing trip in this free outdoors video clip series.

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How to tie a sheetbend rope knot

This may be an alternative to the traditional sheetbend knot, but it works. Try it out-- it's best used to connect two ends of rope together ...more

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How to tie rope bends

Knots and rope bends are two different things in that bends are a way to tie two ropes together so you can easily untie them. Learn dozens ...more

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How to use dock lines

Learn what types of lines to use for docking. Also includes detailed descriptions of how many lines you need and how they should be ...more

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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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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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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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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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How to tie a bowline knot

You can learn how to tie a bowline knot. It can be done quickly, but you need a strong rope. You make a loop and put the rope through.

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How to tie a bowline knot

How to tie a bowline knot the "king of knots"in this video.

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How to tie a clove hitch knot

This is a small but versatile knot. It's so versatile, in fact, that there's more than one way to tie it. Here's the easiest.

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How to sail

Russ Ansley began his sailing career as a member of the University of Texas Sailing Club in Austin, Texas, and has been a yachtsman and ...more

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How To Sail a Boat

It cannot be overstated that before you begin, have someone who is experienced show you the rigging on your boat. This is beyond the scope ...more

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How to sail

In this instructional video series for beginner sailors, learn the basics of operating a sailboat in fair wind conditions. Lessons cover ...more

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How to tie a half hitch knot

Think of the Half Hitch as a starter knot—it won't support a lot of strain, but it's easily tightened and loosened and forms the base for ...more

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How to tie rope knots

Daniel Schieffelin shows us how to tie rope knots in this series of videos.

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How to tie the sheet bend knot

So you want to string up a clothesline six feet long, but all you've got is four feet of rope and three feet of shoelace? No problem use ...more

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How to clean a sailboat

Certified captain Ches Rainier shows us how to clean a sailboat.

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How to tie an overhand knot

How to tie an overhand knot.

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How to tie a noose knot

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

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$44K Street Legal Wooden SuperCar

Beautifully constructed wooden SuperCar Maniwa manufactured by Sada-Kenbi. The wooden Japanese car goes for $44,000. Wow. That's a lot for a toy. However, this baby is street legal and can go up to ...

Stomach Churning Taxidermy Fashion

Uh...yuck. Fun, but definitely yuck. Terrifying taxidermied jewelry and accessories by Reid Peppard. That's right, dead rodent cufflinks, change purses, bowties, bracelets... and a guinea pig hair ...

Eat Your Way Through the Periodic Table (Yum! Cupcakes)

Science geeks behold, the perfect dessert. The cupcake Periodic Table. Pretty simple to do-it-yourself. Start with basic cupcakes in a square mold and decorate! Previously, Knit the Periodic Table ...

Freehand Circle Drawing World Champion

Wait for it, wait for it... it happens really fast... at right about 1:05. Okay, maybe he's not a world champion, but a very cool party trick nonetheless. Here's one way to do it (not quite as perfect ...

Launch Cars Off Cliffs For Fun

More redneck fun. Bob Moravitz plus family and friends have created an 8 hour event of propelling vehicles off cliffs. Held yearly, admission is free but donations are encouraged (to cover insurance ...

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