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Mediterranean Mooring with an Anchor

August 5, 2024

This is the ultimate foredeck/helm communication exercise.This method requires dropping the hook (anchor) out from the harbor quay wall at...

Tranquil marina with moored sailboats in front of colorful seaside village, framed by lush greenery and clear blue waters.

Mediterranean Mooring

August 4, 2024

This is where the rubber meets the road—or, in this case, where the gel coat does not touch the big bad hard concrete wall.

Luxury powerboat cruising at high speed with a person relaxing on the deck, showcasing elegance and performance.

Using Trim Tabs

August 4, 2024

Trim tabs are an essential tool for improving performance, efficiency, and comfort while motoring.

LED boat navigation light with red and green lenses, ideal for powerboats. Durable design for safe night boating.

Boat and Equipment Emergencies

August 4, 2024

The character MacGyver in the TV show of the same name would have made a great sailor. Why? Because he could fix anything and a boat is a concoction of a kajillion gadgets busting to rot, rust, short out, unscrew, break, tear, and generally just fall apart.

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Prop Walk – The P Factor

August 3, 2024

This is the exact same effect that airplanes with propellers feel on take off at the time when the pilot pulls back on the yoke.

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Mediterranean Mooring with an Anchor

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