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Cruisers University - get your degree in cruising! By Nancy Knudsen, 10:01 AM Sat 13 Apr 2013
If you are within reach of Annapolis, Maryland, USA and have ambitions to go long range cruising - or even just improve your sailing and cruising skills - you'll want to be at the Cruisers University, an 'all you need to know' event at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, April 25-28. ...[more]

It's on again - 2013 Medical Management for Mariners Course By John Keelty/Sail-World Cruising, 5:49 PM Fri 12 Apr 2013
The next Medical Management for Mariners (MMM) course will be held in April/May 2013 in Sydney at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA). Normal first aid courses are better than nothing, but they don't hold a candle to the information in this course which is aimed at leisure sailors to help other leisure sailors survive in times of injury and illness. ...[more]

The seven vital sailing boat diesel checks By John Jamieson, 1:39 PM Thu 4 Apr 2013
You turn the key, push the diesel engine starter button and your engine starts just as you expect. But did you realize that you still have 7 quick checks to make that could spell the difference between a trouble free day on the water or the challenge of sailing into your marina dock without an engine? Follow these seven vital tips from marine diesel guru Peter Compton. ...[more]

Protect Your Sailing Line with This Easy Whipping! By John Jamieson, 12:17 AM Thu 21 Mar 2013
If you are anything like me, nothing looks worse in marine rope than frayed strands. With prices soaring, you will want to protect the bitter end of all of your lines. Boost your marine knots knowledge with this fast, easy whipping that you can make in less than 60 seconds! ...[more]

This Low Cost 'Line Saver' Could Save Your Sailing boat! By John Jamieson, , 5:42 PM Wed 13 Mar 2013
What one piece of low cost sailing gear could save your boat in a howling gale, or when tied up in a slip or pier, or in a swell-swept anchorage or mooring? Without it, your sailboat might well become just another marine insurance statistic! Discover one of the cheapest--but often forgotten--pieces of 'must have' sailing gear that will keep your sailing boat safe throughout the sailing season!. ...[more]

Learn from Hurricane Sandy on March 12 - wherever you sail By BoatUS/Sail-World Cruising, , 9:38 AM Sat 9 Mar 2013
No matter where in the world you are, your boat can be subject to a catastrophic storm event. One of the worst weather events in world history happened recently when Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast of North America. So what can one learn from such an event? ...[more]

Child sailing safety: how safe is YOUR sailing club for kids? By Steve Prime, Burgee Program/Sail-World, , 9:44 AM Tue 5 Mar 2013
All yacht club officers and members want to ensure the safety of their smallest guests – children. This concern extends beyond participants of junior sailing programs and includes all young people, from the youngest toddlers up through young adults. But what is best practice and does your club have it? ...[more]

When in Doubt, Anchor Out! By John Jamieson, 6:03 AM Fri 1 Mar 2013
Imagine that you approach the harbor entrance to a major city on a calm, but black, starless night. You strain your eyes through binoculars to search for the line of buoys that mark the approach--and see nothing. No flashes. No lights. You sweep to the right and left to look for the city lights--and see nothing. No signs of life anywhere. What do you do now? ...[more]

One sailing incident and the lessons learned By Newport Bermuda Race/Sail-World Cruising, , 5:11 PM Wed 13 Feb 2013
One of the significant aspects of all sailing is the incredible cooperation and transfer of knowledge between sailors. Last year there was a serious incident during the Newport Bermuda Race, from which many lessons could be learned, by both cruising and racing sailors alike. ...[more]

Lessons all boat owners can learn from Hurricane Sandy By BoatUS/Sail-World Cruising, , 10:08 AM Wed 13 Feb 2013
Boat US are running a series of Webinars (March 5, 12, 26) on the cause and prevention of hurricane damage using lessons learned in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, which caused the single-largest recreational boating industry loss ever recorded - $650 million in damage to boats alone. ...[more]

Calling UK Sailing Clubs: Attend RYA Club Clinics 2-3 March By Susie NationGrainger/Sail-World Cruising, 9:08 AM Tue 5 Feb 2013
Calling UK Sailors: If your club is seeking advice on legal issues, tips on increasing club membership or perhaps wants to know more about club racing, then the new RYA Club Clinics at the RYA Dinghy Show will provide the perfect opportunity to ask the burning questions. ...[more]

Look for These Hidden Monsters of the Seven Seas! By John Jamieson, 6:11 PM Fri 1 Feb 2013
What can lurk just beneath the surface of the water? Or float atop the water like a monster awaiting its prey? These go by many names; deadheads, shipping containers, barrels, drums, and flotsam. And they all have the potential to stove a hole in your boat, crack your keel, damage your rudder, or bend your propeller or shaft like a twisted piece of linguine. ...[more]

Three thieves of boat engine's reliability - vital info for sailors By John Jamieson, , 7:36 AM Sun 13 Jan 2013
Like three thieves in the night they creep into your engine and work their way past the slumbering gate guards. Sliding and slithering like a nest of rattlers deep into the belly of your engine to wait... to rest. Until that moment that you push the starter button. And then they attack with relentless, merciless destruction.... ...[more]

Women Californian sailors meet for convention By BoatUS/Sail-World Cruising, , 10:45 AM Wed 9 Jan 2013
The west coast's premier sailing convention for women is set to launch on Saturday, February 2nd, at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Corona del Mar, California. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is primary sponsor of the 24th Annual Women's Sailing Convention, presented by the Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA). ...[more]

MOB - Learn the 'Elevator' Recovery Technique! By John Jamieson, , 7:07 AM Mon 7 Jan 2013
The thought of falling overboard scares most sailors into a 'stay-aboard-at-all-costs' mindset. And yet this most serious of sailing emergencies does happen. Use these steps to prepare ahead of time with one little-known method that could be the perfect solution IF the person in the water is fully conscious and in good shape and you have successfully positioned the boat ready for recovery.. ...[more]

Yacht restoration school - Open House in January By Cynthia Goss/Sail-World Cruising, 7:14 AM Fri 4 Jan 2013
No matter which country you come from, if you are interested in pursuing a career in boat building and restoration, there could be no better experience than the International Yacht Restoration School(IYRS) in Rhode Island. Individuals interested in pursuing new career tracks at IYRS will have a chance to step inside the school’s workshops during two January Open Houses. ...[more]

Preparing for heavy sailing weather before it arrives! By John Jamieson/Sail-World Cruising, 8:57 PM Sat 15 Dec 2012
Safety and preparation go hand-in-hand for heavy weather. Crew, topsides, and below decks need to be readied if you suspect a blow in the offing. Even if it never develops, you will have the peace-of-mind that you, your crew and small sailboat are well prepared for what may come your way. ...[more]

Ocean Cruising preparation - the London Boat Show By Sail-World Cruising, , 6:37 AM Fri 14 Dec 2012
It's aimed at those starting their cruising in Europe, but if you can make it to London in January, and if ever you wanted to step off the coastal cliff and go ocean sailing, the place to be to learn comprehensively is at the London Boat Show in January. ...[more]

What's the minimum your sailing partner should know? By Des Ryan, , 3:17 PM Mon 19 Nov 2012
Some years ago a sailor took his non-sailing girlfriend cruising out into the Pacific Ocean from San Diego for the day. After a pleasant few hours they turned for home. Unexpectedly, in mild weather, he fell overboard. The girlfriend knew so little about the boat that she froze and didn't call for help until the boat washed up on a beach. The sailor was never seen again.. ...[more]

Last minute reminder: Cruising to Hobart with the CYCA By John Keelty/ Sail-World Cruising, 8:47 AM Sun 4 Nov 2012
Another great seminar evening in Sydney to build your cruising skills. 'A Pilot Guide to Cruising to Hobart' is the subject for the information evening at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA)next Tuesday on 6th November for all boat owners and crew who cruise the east coast and Tasmania, including those planning to join the Hobart 2013 Rendezvous cruise in January and February. ...[more]

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