Sailing Courses & Books
Sailing Books & ASA Course Materials
Recommended Sailing Books There are hundreds of great books that help you build your knowledge about sailing to prepare you for hands-on experience. If you
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Boat Maintenance
Catamaran Solar Panels
Catamaran solar panels come in all sizes and shapes for use in many areas of boats to generate extra energy. With today’s modern multihulls and
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Boat Maintenance
Top Ten General Marine Diesel Engine Do’s and Don’ts
Don’t start engines without checking fluid levels, belts, and raw water inlet. Do not permit engines to sit without running them for more than 7
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Seamanship
When to Reef the Sails on a Catamaran
Reefing a cruising catamaran is normally determined by wind speed and not the action of the boat itself. It is difficult to determine when a
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TV Installation & Electric Winch Conversion
Watch how Maz Ocean does a TV installation and how to do a conversion from a regular winch to an electric winch on a Leopard
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Seamanship
Top Ten Rules For Good Seamanship
We have all heard the saying: Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents a Piss Poor Performance. Well, anyone who has ever done long passages or even
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Boat Maintenance
Catamaran Haulout Checklist
The annual haul-out of your catamaran is essential to protect your investment and to ensure your enjoyment and confidence in the vessel in the months
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Charter Management Tips
End of Program: Yacht Phase-Out
If yacht phase-out with your yacht charter management program with a large charter company is imminent, this article is for you. These tips will help
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Catamaran Reviews
140ft Superyacht Adastra
Adastra is an impressive 140-foot cruising trimaran designed by Shuttleworth and built by the McConaghy yard in China. Ordered by an enthusiast living in Hong
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Seamanship
How To Jibe A Catamaran
Jibing is when you turn the boat away (bear away) from the wind and bring the stern across the wind. Unlike tacking where you turn
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Boat Maintenance
Yacht Maintenance – what should be serviced when?
Regular servicing and proper maintenance is essential to keep the systems trouble free. We recommend the following annually: Haul-out and Antifouling Sail Drive Service
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Boat Maintenance
Tech Tip: Deep Cycle Marine Battery Maintenance
Inspect the Battery for Damage Look for fluid on or around it to determine if it is leaking. Replace any leaky battery. Check for damage
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Catamaran Buying Guide & Tips
Yacht Purchase Pre-Survey Checklist
It is important to be as informed as possible when you go into a yacht purchase. Paying a professional surveyor to inspect the yacht and
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Catamaran Buying Guide & Tips
Yacht Brokers: What Do They Do, Exactly and Why Do We Need Them?
There has been a lot of chatter lately on blogs and forums about yacht brokers and we thought that we should address some of the
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Seamanship
Rely on Your Senses For Watchkeeping On A Boat
Viking mariners of old astonished their contemporaries with their prowess at sea and their ability to sail out of sight of land without navigational tools
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Seamanship
Weighing Anchor Under Sail
Weighing Anchor Or Dropping A Mooring Under Sail We discussed dropping an anchor under sail in a previous article, so now that you know how
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Seamanship
Anchoring Or Mooring Under Sail
Dropping An Anchor Or Picking Up A Mooring Under Sail Anchoring or mooring under sail are very important skills every sailor must learn, practice, and
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Seamanship
Raising and Lowering Sails
How to Raise and Lower Sails On A Catamaran: More Than One Way? I’m Stephen Cockcroft and
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