One common piece of advice for new or aspiring sailors is to join a racing crew. This can be a great (and free) way to get out on the water with other sailors and literally learn the ropes. But how do you actually do it? It’s easier than you think, but it isn’t for everyone.
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As we re-entered Vancouver’s False Creek last weekend, we were greeted by a very sad sight. A local boat was on the beach after strong overnight winds. I know this boat. It’s somebody’s home. I don’t know what happened, but I see the same mistakes made over and over again by boaters and it was…
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After our second time around the islet, we went and got the anchor out. It was the first time I’d ever heard a racing skipper call for the anchor in the middle of a race…
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Deb and T.J. Akey had a dream: Why not retire onto a sailboat and cruise the Caribbean? The only small issue was that neither of them had been on a sailboat before!
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Seasickness Sucks! There’s no two ways about it. In fact, I’d strongly recommend not being seasick. Believe me, I’m an expert. There are plenty of happy, well fed fish in the Pacific and Atlantic thanks to me.
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