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September 22, 2025

How to Make Water Onboard a Sailboat: Beginner’s Guide to Staying Hydrated at Sea

September 22, 2025/ Michelle Segrest
How to Make Water Onboard a Sailboat: Beginner’s Guide to Staying Hydrated at Sea

Learn how to make water onboard a sailboat using rain catchers and watermakers. Discover essential tips for conserving, storing, and producing fresh water while cruising.

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September 11, 2025

Safe Sailing Starts Here: A Beginner’s Guide to Safety at Sea

September 11, 2025/ Michelle Segrest
Safe Sailing Starts Here: A Beginner’s Guide to Safety at Sea

Sailing safety matters. Discover expert tips on lifejackets, emergency checklists, first aid, dinghy use, and seamanship for safe adventures at sea.

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September 08, 2025

Beginner’s Guide to Sails and Lines

September 08, 2025/ Michelle Segrest
Beginner’s Guide to Sails and Lines

Learn how sails and lines work together to power a sailboat. This beginner sailing guide explains types of sails and the lines that control them.

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Mastering the Sailing Arts of Mooring, Docking, and Anchoring

September 04, 2025/ Michelle Segrest
Mastering the Sailing Arts of Mooring, Docking, and Anchoring

Learn how to moor, dock, and anchor your sailboat with confidence. This guide covers step-by-step techniques, safety tips, and common mistakes so beginners and intermediates can handle close-quarters sailing like a pro.

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August 30, 2025

Essential Sailing Maneuvers: Top Tips for Beginners

August 30, 2025/ Michelle Segrest
Essential Sailing Maneuvers: Top Tips for Beginners

Learn the core sailing maneuvers—tacking, jibing, reefing, heaving-to, docking, anchoring, and more. Avoid common mistakes like accidental gybes and broaching with this beginner-friendly guide.

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August 09, 2025

How Sailboats Work: The Beginner’s Guide to Sailing Equipment and Basic Maneuvers

August 09, 2025/ Michelle Segrest
How Sailboats Work: The Beginner’s Guide to Sailing Equipment and Basic Maneuvers

Learn how a sailboat works, including key parts, wind directions, essential maneuvers like tacking and jibing, plus must-know safety tips for beginner sailors.

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