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Mainsheet vs. Traveler: What Each One Actually Controls
Mainsheet vs. Traveler: What Each One Actually Controls If you’ve spent any time around a sail trim conversation at the
Sailing Classes
Lake St. Clair Sailing School sailing events
Points of Sail Quiz
Points of Sail Quiz — Lake St. Clair Sailing School Lake St. Clair Sailing School Points of Sail Quiz 15
ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising Prep Quiz
html Lake St. Clair Sailing School ASA 104 — Bareboat Cruising Score — Correct 0 Answered 0 / 100
Why is it Wind Blowing AgainstTide (or any current) Can Create Uncomfortable Seas
Why is it Wind Blowing against tide (or any current) can create uncomfortable seas. Here’s the simple idea: imagine you’re
Marine Diesel Engine Checks Every Sailor Should Know
Marine Diesel Engine Checks Every Sailor Should Know When most sailors think about seamanship, they focus on sail trim, navigation,
Common Method: Compass Swing
Deviation is the error caused by the sailboat’s own magnetic fields affecting the compass. To calculate it, you compare your
Sailing by the Lee — Explained Simply
Sailing by the Lee — Explained Simply Sailing by the lee happens when a sailboat sails so deep downwind that
Mastering the Whisper: 4 Essential Tips for Sailing in Light Wind on Lake St. Clair
Mastering the Whisper: 4 Essential Tips for Sailing in Light Wind on Lake St. Clair Midsummer on Lake St. Clair
When to Tighten the Boom Vang
On the left side, the boom vang is tightened. A tight boom vang pulls the boom downward, reducing sail twist
