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  • 25 Basic Sailing Knots with Brion Toss

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    Master Sailing Rigger, Brion Toss introduces his 25 Basic Sailing Knots video, the rope material you can use to tie the knots, and the material you shouldn't use. Brion demonstrates the easiest way to tie each knot and situations each is used for.
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    A video series based on the popular book by John Rousmaniere.

    Running time: 5.5 hours. Teaches seamanship and basic sailing skills. Based on John Rousmaniere's famous book and hosted by the author, this award-winning instructional sailing DVD series is now available as a Digital Download. As the old salt says, "rocks don't move." Though made nearly 15 years ago, Rousmaniere's milestone series teaches techniques handed down by generations of sailors. A must for newbies and a solid reference for those who want to freshen up and improve their seamanship and sailing skills. "Will help Sailors be more confident and even enjoy sailing in heavy weather." - Gary Jobson.

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    Boat How-To Electrics 101 Video Course with Nigel Calder

    You want to understand your boat's electrical system? GET THIS COURSE NOW

    Boat electrics is not rocket science...but it still has to be DONE RIGHT! Electrical systems on boats have become more and more complex over recent years. Even moderately equipped boats today rely completely on their electrical system. A loss of power can lead to an emergency at sea. (Or do you still have a sextant and all nautical almanacs on board?) Unfortunately, many owners have only a vague understanding of their boat's electrical system. Or, even worse: They think they know how to install a system and end up making damaging mistakes, and teach others these mistakes in blogs or on YouTube.

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    A video by Rob Dubin Running time: 76 minutes. From the Sailing Quarterly Video Magazine library. Boat Maintenance Tips DIY delivers a wealth of information for the do-it-yourselfer. Boat maintenance professionals explain and demonstrate: Diesel Engine Maintenance & Troubleshooting, How to Clean a Winch, Rigging Checks from Masthead to Deck, Fiberglass Repairs, How to Fix a Marine Head, and Varnishing. (M1Z)

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    Celestial Navigation Simplified A film by William F. Buckley, Jr. Running Time: 40 minutes. In this video, Buckley takes on the challenge of simplifying celestial navigation. He gives the viewer just enough concept but sticks primarily to the procedure, like a chef explaining the steps in a recipe.

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    A film by Lin & Larry Pardey

    Running time: 64 minutes. What does it actually cost to go cruising? How do you keep from blowing the budget you set? Cost Control While You Cruise: Pardey Cruising Budget Tips Video gives you fact-packed answers. Join Lin and Larry Pardey as they share cruising budget tips they have learned during 45 years of voyaging, and from countless interviews with cruising sailors from dozens of different countries and walks of life.

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    Featuring Capt. Jack Klang Running time: 64 minutes The complete collection of 30 Cruising Tips with Captain Jack Klang. This is a must for those who want to learn sailing basics and brush up on their sailing skills. How-to topics include sail trim, docking, and anchoring. Jack combines innovative classroom models with real world situations to show how things work so everyone can understand. See Sailing Instruction with Capt. Jack Klang to get both Cruising Tips and Singlehanded Docking & Sail Trim at a discounted price.

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    Featuring Capt. Jack Klang Running time: 64 minutes The complete collection of Capt. Jack Klang's 30 Cruising Tips. This is a must for those who want to learn sailing basics and brush up on their sailing skills. How-to topics include sail trim, docking, and anchoring. Jack combines innovative classroom models with real world situations to show how things work so everyone can understand. See Sailing Instruction with Capt. Jack Klang to get both Cruising Tips and Singlehanded Docking & Sail Trim at a discounted price.

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    A Film by Charles Croft with Don Street Running time: 47 minutes Filmed in Martinique aboard Iolaire, Don Street's 46 ft engineless wooden yawl. Master sailor Don Street teaches you and your crew everything you need to know about sailors' knots, line handling and throwing in just 50 minutes. Don has decades of ocean sailing experience. Check him out at street-iolaire.com.

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    A film by Lin and Larry Pardey Running time: 90 minutes. Lin & Larry Pardey Ocean Sailing Tips Video demonstrates over two dozen ocean sailing skills on board their 29 foot wooden cutter, Taleisin, the boat that was their home for over 25 years and 100,000 miles of ocean sailing. Get ready to cross oceans with the Pardeys.

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    A video by Lin & Larry Pardey Running time: 88 minutes Lin & Larry Pardey Cruising Tips Video demonstrates over two dozen tips to prepare you and your boat for offshore voyages. Follow their advice and make your vessel safer, easier to handle, and more enjoyable to sail. On board their 29 foot wooden cutter, Taleisin - the boat that was their home for over 100,000 miles of voyaging - learn how to get ready to cruise.

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  • Inspecting Your Rig with Brion Toss - spot sailboat rigging problems before they cause trouble

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    Rigging can be "invisible" - the part of a sailing vessel that many sailors least understand and are least likely to maintain properly. Unseen rigging problems can become costly and can certainly jeopardize safety at sea. In this video, master rigger Brion Toss of Port Townsend, Washington will show you how to spot rigging problems before they cause trouble. About Sailflix-Vimeo VOD Vimeo On Demand Rent $6.99, Buy $12.99      
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