Heavy Weather Archives

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How to use Weather Data – FREE Nov. 15 Webinar

June 30, 2023/by Grant Headifen

FREE Webinar on how to use weather data to stay safe on the water. Navigating the Weather – Essential Tips & Tools for Safety.

Sailing in High Winds

April 18, 2014/by Grant Headifen

You’ve got to understand balancing the forces and what are the effects of each available sail control when sailing in high winds.

How to dock a sailboat in heavy wind

October 31, 2011/by Grant Headifen

Docking a boat on to an end-tie or tee head with a strong wind blowing you off requires some knowledge on how to do it and it’s one of those things that you SHOULD practice for WHEN the time comes. Trying to just sidle up along side like you might do in a no wind […]

20 point plan to rig for heavy weather

February 8, 2009/by Grant Headifen

1. Reduce sail to the appropriate sail plan early. 2. Make storm sails ready. 3. Secure all deck gear 4. Fill fuel tanks from jerry jugs if necessary 5. Secure companionway slides and hatch closed and sealed from the deck. 6. There should also be a mechanism ready to secure the hatch from below. 7. […]