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Speed versus pointing — one of sailing's great counter-intuitive lessons. Sometimes bearing away just a few degrees gets you to the mark sooner.

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September 25, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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Day 7️⃣ of our Advent calendar toolkit: the 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆. Gives you a good handle to loosen or tighten pin shackles in a twist.

Tip: Add a lanyard so it doesn't take a plunge and stays around your wrist or neck!

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Day 7 of the Ready4Sea Advent calendar toolbox. Pictured: a shackle key.
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Advent calendar toolkit day 8️⃣: 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀. Fasten or remove screws from any deck hardware, electrical terminals, plumbing clamps, or woodwork.

Tip: Carry an assortment of types and sizes to fit your common needs.

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Day 8 of the Ready4Sea Advent calendar toolbox. Pictured: two screwdrivers, slotted (flat-head) and a Phillips (or cross-head / cross-point).
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Cruising and Sailing Travel PLR Course 20k Words www.buyqualityplr.co... #cruisetravel #sailinglifestyle #travelplrcourse #cruisingcontent #sailingtips #plrtravel #travelbloggers #cruiseguide #sailingadventure Cruising and...
April 30, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Day 𝟰 of our Advent calendar toolbox: the 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗮𝘄.
Cut metal brackets, plastic fittings or PVC pipes cleanly.

Tip: Make sure you tension the blade before cutting! Release after use.

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Day 4 of the Ready4Sea Advent calendar toolbox. Pictured: a yellow hacksaw.
December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Day 3 of our Advent calendar toolbox: the caulking gun.
Seal and glue almost effortlessly depending on your choice of cartridge.

Tip: You won't regret buying a heavy duty tool. The triggers on flimsy ones tend to bend and fail.

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Day 3 of the Ready4Sea Advent calendar toolbox. Pictured: an empty yellow caulking gun.
December 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Saw a boat with red & green telltales on the sail – genius! Port = red, starboard = green. Why didn’t I think of that?Still mixing them up? You’re not alone.Start with the 75 sailing terms every beginner should know ​https://pmrsailing.uk/sailing-lessons/Sailing-Terms.html #SailingTips #LearnToSail
August 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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What to wear sailing? Quick-dry layers, buoyancy aids, and old trainers.

What not to wear? Jeans. Ever.

Our latest blog shares the kit that keeps you safe and the mistakes we won’t repeat.
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October 5, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐮𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐬

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Rigging guide for Goat Island Skiff - Efficient lug sails
Case study for setting up a lug rig for good performance. Covers fittings, rope types and the form of the ropework and fitting position.
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July 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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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
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𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬

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

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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.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐮𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐮𝐠, 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐮𝐠, 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐮𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐫:

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Types of Lug Sails. Standing Lug, balance Lug, Dipping Lug or Misainier
What are the differences between different lugsail types? What do they look like? How to choose? Drawings and photos of main lug sail types.
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February 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
For effective sailboat learning, critical preparations are essential.

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Learning to sail - building a foundation for Sail and boat trim.
In general I don't like most sailing books and most sailing lessons. I think that a learner doesn't need to learn many new words. Also because they don't explain the correct principles in the beginning their explanations become really complicated. If y...
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September 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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⏩ Unlock hidden speed with precise tension
Fine‑tune your rig, stay safe, and gain every possible tenth of a knot.

Full step‑by‑step guide 👉 ready4sea.com/en/tig...

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Tighten Up: Rigging Tension Made Simple
A correctly tensioned standing rigging keeps the mast on-axis. It gives the sails their intended shape, and eliminates unwanted flex that slows the boat. For the everyday owner, the payoff is safer handling and fewer surprise adjustments when the wind picks up. For the performance-oriented sailor…
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February 22, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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⛵ Free eBook for Smarter Sailing!
Whether you're prepping for a day sail or a multi-day voyage, planning is key. Download our FREE 25-page guide:
“Plan Safer, Smarter Voyages with Ease Using Sailors Planner” www.sailorsplanner.com
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July 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Unleash Your Sailboat's Speed: A Beginner's Guide to Racing
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Unleash Your Sailboat's Speed: A Beginner's Guide to Racing - Sail & Power & Boats & Motor Yachts
Ready to feel the thrill of competition? This guide helps you get started with sailboat racing, from preparing your boat to understanding the basics.
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June 12, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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J/Boats J/105 Review: Why This Offshore One-Design Excels
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J/Boats J/105 Review: Why This Offshore One-Design Excels - Sail & Power & Boats & Motor Yachts
Explore the J/105: a legendary sailboat combining race-winning performance, simple sail handling, and a vibrant class community for thrilling offshore adventures.
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June 6, 2026 at 5:43 AM
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Spring is here, and that means it’s time to give your rig some attention before summer sailing kicks off. We talked with Scott Wallingford, veteran rigger at CSR Marine in Seattle, to get expert advice on keeping your mast and rigging in top shape.

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April 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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4/5 ⛵️ La transmission : Dalin partage ses conseils aux jeunes skippers rêvant de Vendée Globe. L'expérience d'un champion au service des générations futures. Un héritage en construction. #SailingTips #JeunesTalents #Passation
May 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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You don’t think about a translator app when sailing… until you arrive in a foreign marina and need to ask where the fuel pontoon
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March 12, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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Want more speed or control?
Check your outhaul.
Tight = flat = fast in wind.
Loose = full = power in light breeze.
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We explain how this simple control can reshape your mainsail and your race.

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November 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Mooring on a river looks easy — until you're caught between wind, current, and a pontoon that just won’t behave.
Today’s blog: The hidden skill of mooring on the Thames.
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The Hidden Challenges of Mooring on a River
or worse a goose of=r a swan  The Hidden Challenges of Mooring on a River At first glance, mooring might seem like the easiest part of sa...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Why can’t boats just sail straight into the wind?
Because physics.
You’ve got to tack — and tacking angles make all the difference.
New blog for beginner sailors now live:
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Why Boats Can’t Sail Straight Into the Wind
Why Boats Can’t Sail Straight Into the Wind And What Tacking Angles Have to Do With It “Why can’t we just point the boat where we want t...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Frosty breeze? Chilly Thames?
Here’s how we layer up and launch through the last of Autumn (and into Winter) without turning blue.
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Getting Ready for Sailing in Chilly Winds
Getting Ready for Sailing in Chilly Winds End of Autumn, Beginning of Winter on the Thames The trees are dropped their leaves, the sun i...
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October 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Thinking about reefing?
Then reef.
Shortening sail = more control, less heeling, fewer swims.
New blog explains when, why, and how.
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Reefing: When to Shorten Sail and Why It Saves Races (and Swims)
Reefing: When to Shorten Sail and Why It Saves Races (and Swims) If your boat feels a bit out of control, you’re heeling too far, the hel...
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October 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM