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  1. Sailing School of Hard Knocks

    I learned how to sail as a kid. Kind of. I managed to point my little Sunfish downwind on Lake ... from shore that I had gone too far, I would jump off the boat, tie the painter to my waist, and swim it back upwind. I was young, and ...

    Beth - 04/30/2018 - 13:24

  2. How Long Will My Sails Last?

    ... Yet, durability is not an easily quantified element of sail performance. Predicting durability is a tough challenge because sails are ... exact rig geometry and attachment points of the individual boat. Wear points such as spreaders, stanchions and radar domes should be ...

    Zach Ditmars - 08/27/2019 - 09:29

  3. 2024 FBYC Winter Series #3 & Delivery to Irvington

    ... length:  1 day Type of watercraft:  Sail ... on. Beautiful sunset on the Rappahannock and even saw a boat light parade on Carter's Creek . Recap and more pictures ...

    Jon Deutsch - 12/22/2024 - 15:06

  4. The Mind's Eye in Racing

    ... covered the basics of racing (PHRF in particular), including boat selection, boat speed, and building a deep memory through written memos ... Do we have the proper fore-and-aft trim for our point of sail and wind conditions? Once those adjustments are set, we need to ...

    Molly Winans - 01/31/2017 - 13:50

  5. Sailing Lessons From the Pros: Practicing

    ... every dime. Better still is that a coach can provide a coach boat and marks to help you organize your practice time. So, what do you do when ... up; don’t lollygag. Get the boat setup for upwind and sail in a straight line for awhile to get everyone settled in. Next, work ...

    Molly Winans - 05/05/2025 - 13:44

  6. ASPS Bestowed With Top Honors

    ... Annual Meeting held recently in Orlando, FL, Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron took “Top Squadron” honors while US Power ... 27 was named “Top District.” The awards are sponsored by Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) and given annually in ...

    Kaylie - 09/08/2016 - 11:37

  7. As Peers Moved to Powerboats, She Took Sailing Lessons

    ... boating tradition. Now, with grandchildren who live and boat in the Annapolis area, Lynda (who still has a home and family in Maine), ... for sailors “Having learned a little about how to sail, I have a new appreciation for sailors,” says Lynda. “I thought ...

    Beth - 11/10/2019 - 11:24

  8. How To Point Better in Medium-Heavy Air

    ... time.   The general rule of thumb is that if the boat speed is constant and the target can be reached easily, trim harder. If ... hiking than trimming (not much to do anyway since the sail is all the way in). Don’t let concern about getting ready for the ...

    lauren mahoney - 09/01/2025 - 13:55

  9. Chartering the Chesapeake

    ... the Chesapeake Bay this season? Even if you don’t have a boat, don’t want to take her out, or flat don’t know how to sail and would like to know what the fuss is all about, chartering on the ...

    Duffy Duffy - 01/31/2017 - 13:50

  10. Start Sailing Now: Ryan Newland

    ... Ryan Newland was convinced he could quickly learn to sail, so he bought a 27-foot boat and taught himself. These days, he’s teaching others in his position as ...

    Duffy Duffy - 03/20/2024 - 14:48

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