How To Sell Your Boat

January 13th 2006
Pricing, prepping and paperwork essential to successful sale
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Jib Sail Shape

July 2nd 2004
On almost all sailboats, the block on either side of the boat through which the jib sheets lead is adjustable so that it can travel towards the bow or stern and be locked in any spot along the track. It is this lead that determines the shape of the jib.
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Docking Defense

July 2nd 2004
Using forethought and knowledge to look like a pro.
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Docking Under Sail

July 2nd 2004
Sailtips from the Offshore Sailing School
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Roller Furling Headsails

July 2nd 2004
Sail tips from the Offshore Sailing School
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Sail Reefing

July 2nd 2004
Knowing the hows and whys of your high wind defense
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Wind Shifts and More Efficient Sailing Upwind

July 2nd 2004
Sail Tips from the Offshore Sailing School
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Basic Navigation

July 2nd 2004
Sail Tips from the Offshore Sailing School
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Winch Use & Safety

July 2nd 2004
The proper way to ease a line on a winch.
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The Spinnaker - When to Fly It

June 1st 2004
Part 2 of the Spinnaker Series
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