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Makes for good boathandling practice!
March 12, 2026 at 3:02 AM
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An A-Rater has three crew for a reason. Helm. Jib hand. And the unsung hero in the middle. The Mid Hand. Human ballast isn’t passive weight — it’s dynamic trim, balance, and speed control.
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#Sailing #Teamwork #BoatHandling #ThamesRacing
January 30, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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Propeller Perfection: Dialing In Your Power Boat's Performance
#boatHandling #boatPropeller #boatSpeed #fuelEfficiency #powerBoatPerformance #propellerDiameter #propellerMaterial #propellerPitch
Propeller Perfection: Dialing In Your Power Boat's Performance
Unlock your power boat's true potential! Learn how to choose the perfect propeller for optimal speed, fuel efficiency, and handling in this expert guide.
www.boatandsailboat.com
July 6, 2026 at 2:02 AM
boatmik.bsky.social
𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐦

#𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐥 #𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 #𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 #𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐦
Sailing Fundamental Lesson 1 - Correct Tiller Extension Grip makes Boat handling much easier
Free Sailing Lessons - Prerequisite - Essential first principle of holding the tiller extension correctly so both hands can control the sail.
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February 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
boatmik.bsky.social
𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬

Make your downwind sailing easier and faster. Basic/Intermediate level.

#SailingTips #BoatHandling #DinghySailing #Reaching #Sailboat
Speed and stability reaching, Confidence in stronger winds with speed - Free Online Sailing Lesson
Free Online Sailing Lessons - rather than fighting the wind on a reach - go with the flow to make it easy and with unlimited speed potential.
www.storerboatplans.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 "𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝" 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
#SailboatDesign #SailingTheory #BoatHandling #UpwindSailing #DIYBoating

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"Lead" in sailboat design. Joe self designs a rig.
Joe sent me a question about why his self designed sailing rig for my Electric Quick Canoe design works better if he moves the leeboard forward of the theoretical point for a balanced helm. He has stumbled upon a nice observation of a design element ca...
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May 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The Helm's Secret Weapon: Mastering Power Trim & Tilt for Ultimate Control & Efficiency 2026
#boatHandling #boatPerformance #boatStability #fuelEfficiency #marinePropulsion #outboardMotorTrim #powerTrimAndTilt #properTrimTechnique #sterndriveTrim

August 19, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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Dialing In Your Ride: A Boater's 2026 Guide to Power Trim & Tilt for Peak Efficiency
#boatHandling #boatOperation #boatPerformance #fuelEfficiency #outboardMotor #powerTilt #powerTrim #sterndrive #trimSettings

August 9, 2026 at 5:55 AM
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Mastering Catamaran Docking: Confidently Maneuver in Any Marina
#boatHandling #boatingTips #catamaranDocking #dockingTechniques #marinaSkills #powerCatamaran #sailingCatamaran #twinEngineManeuvering
Mastering Catamaran Docking: Confidently Maneuver in Any Marina
Unlock the secrets to docking your catamaran with ease! Learn expert twin-engine techniques, conquer tight spaces, and dock like a pro in any marina.
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July 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Mastering Power Trim & Tilt: Unlock Your Boat's Best Performance & Efficiency 2026
#boatHandling #boatPerformance #fuelEfficiency #outboardTrim #powerTilt #powerTrim #propellerVentilation #sternDriveTrim
Mastering Power Trim & Tilt: Unlock Your Boat's Best Performance & ...
Discover the secrets of power trim and tilt to boost your boat's speed, handling, and fuel economy. Learn expert tips for optimal control on the water.
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July 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Mastering Power Trim & Tilt: Unlock Your Boat's Best Performance & Efficiency 2026
#boatHandling #boatPerformance #fuelEfficiency #outboardTrim #powerTilt #powerTrim #propellerVentilation #sternDriveTrim

June 29, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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Mastering Catamaran Docking: Your Guide to Tight Marina Maneuvers
#boatHandling #boatingSkills #catamaranDocking #catamaranManeuvers #dockingTips #multihullDocking #tightMarina #twinEngineControl
Mastering Catamaran Docking: Your Guide to Tight Marina Maneuvers
Unravel the secrets of docking your catamaran in the trickiest marinas. Learn expert techniques, twin-engine magic, and crucial tips for stress-free boat handling.
www.boatandsailboat.com
June 28, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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Unlock Your Boat's Best: The Power Trim & Tilt Guide
#boatHandling #boatPerformance #fuelEfficiency #outboardEngine #planing #powerTilt #powerTrim #propWalk #sternDrive
Unlock Your Boat's Best: The Power Trim & Tilt Guide
Master your boat's power trim and tilt for peak performance, better handling, and significant fuel savings. Learn expert tips and real-world scenarios.
www.boatandsailboat.com
June 23, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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Mastering Power Trim & Tilt: Boost Performance, Save Fuel
#boatHandling #boatPerformance #boatingTips #fuelEfficiency #outboardMotor #powerTilt #powerTrim #sternDrive
Mastering Power Trim & Tilt: Boost Performance, Save Fuel
Discover the secrets to optimizing your boat's performance and fuel efficiency with power trim & tilt. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate choppy waters and smooth sailing like a pro.
www.boatandsailboat.com
June 20, 2026 at 2:03 AM
philipmrussell.bsky.social
Steering in reverse feels backwards — because it is!
Learn how to control your powerboat in tight spots using reverse gear like a pro.
New blog: pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/powe...

#Powerboating #SafetyBoatSkills #pmrsailing #BoatHandling
Powerboat Handling in Reverse – Tight Turns and Tricky Spaces
Powerboat Handling in Reverse – Tight Turns and Tricky Spaces Everyone expects to use forward gear in a powerboat — but the real finess...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:32 AM
boatmik.bsky.social
𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠

Enrico Franconi's Goat Island Skiff video on Lake Como demonstrates a highly effective tiller handling style beneficial for all sailors.
#SailingTips #BoatHandling #GoatIslandSkiff #DinghySailing
Videos - GIS cruising on Lake Como with nice helming technique
Sailing and handling the steering and sail together can be confusing. But racing dinghy sailors have some techniques that will make sailing smoother and safer for more leisure oriented sailing. Your hands will be happier and probably your head too!
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July 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
boatmik.bsky.social
𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 - if you are going to hit how do you minimise damage and cost? What are bad decisions to avoid.

#𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 #𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 #𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐍𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 #𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭

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Sailing Rules Port and Starboard - lesson - Who gives way and actions to avoid damage.
Right of way is only half the struggle. What you do next? Here is a plan to sail smooth and if really close a way to avoid damage
www.storerboatplans.com
June 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Diving & Boating Research Specialist - Hawai'i Coral Reef Initiative

To learn more search on www.RCUH.com - Job Openings - Job ID 226285

#coralreefs #jobs #hawaii #marineresearch #diving #boathandling #research #careers #divemanagement #marinescience #marinebiology
May 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM