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September 11, 2025

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

September 11, 2025/ Michelle Segrest

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

September 08, 2025

Beginner’s Guide to Sails and Lines

September 08, 2025/ Michelle Segrest

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.

September 04, 2025

Mastering the Sailing Arts of Mooring, Docking, and Anchoring

September 04, 2025/ Michelle Segrest

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.

August 09, 2025

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

August 09, 2025/ Michelle Segrest

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

August 03, 2025

Sailing Knots Made Simple: 4 Essential Knots Every Sailor Should Master

August 03, 2025/ Michelle Segrest

Get step-by-step instructions to learn the top 4 sailing knots. Ideal for beginner sailors looking to improve their line work and onboard skills.

July 30, 2025

Learn to Sail: 10 Essential Nautical Terms Every Beginner Should Know

July 30, 2025/ Michelle Segrest

Master the language of sailing with these 10 must-know nautical terms. Essential for beginner sailors who want to navigate with confidence and communicate like a pro.

June 01, 2025

Learn to Sail — Top 10 Tips for Beginning Sailors

June 01, 2025/ Michelle Segrest

New to sailing? Learn how to sail with beginner-friendly tips on boat basics, safety, terminology, and skills to get you confidently underway.

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