Layering Systems for Offshore Sailing: A Guide to Staying Comfortable in Harsh Conditions
Stay dry, warm, and ready for anything offshore. Build your perfect sailing layering system with Mustang Survival’s pro-grade marine clothing.
Stay dry, warm, and ready for anything offshore. Build your perfect sailing layering system with Mustang Survival’s pro-grade marine clothing.
Docking a catamaran on a T-head doesn’t have to be stressful. In this step-by-step video + transcript, Grant Headifen demonstrates five real-world approaches—45° drive-in, ferry-glide (crab), tailwind back-in, wind-on, and wind-off—showing throttle work, line order, and pro tips for clean, controlled landings.
Avoid common used boat mistakes. Learn what to watch for to save money and make the right decisions for your new boat.
Learn how to choose a marina that suits your needs, ensuring convenience and easy access for enjoyable boating experiences.
Living aboard a sailboat offers a unique lifestyle. Uncover the benefits and experiences that await on the water.
Explore the dynamics of panic on boats and how a skipper’s emotions affect everyone on board during chaotic situations.
Unlock your boating potential by gaining knowledge. Explore how boating confidence through education expands your horizons.
Explore the fear of docking boats and how it keeps many sailors from sailing. Learn to overcome this common barrier.
YouTube can’t replace real sailing education. Discover why true seamanship requires structured training, on-the-water practice, and real experience.
Discover why catamaran rudders on the Lagoon 46 don’t steer in forward gear like monohulls do—learn how rudder placement affects maneuverability, especially when docking. Includes video transcript and practical tips.
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