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Did you know that more than 33% of vessels that flooded and sank were the result of a failed fitting below the waterline? And, that almost 70% of these losses were at a dock or mooring? What simple step could have prevented this? Watch this sailing video for the answer!

Captain John with 25+ years of experience shows you the no-nonsense cruising skills you need for safer sailing worldwide. Visit his website at https://www.skippertips.com and sign up for his highly popular Sailing Tip of the Week. Discover how you can gain instant access to hundreds of sailing articles, videos, FREE e-Books and much more!

Copyright Tom Cunliffe

This is the short list of sites I use when we have cell or wifi:

https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES/index.php
https://www.windy.com/
https://www.weatheronline.co.uk
https://www.fnmoc.navy.mil/wxmap_cgi/index.html
https://mag.ncep.noaa.gov/model-guidance-model-area.php
http://mp1.met.psu.edu/~fxg1/ewall.html

This is what we use offshore through Iridium Go:
https://www.predictwind.com/why-predictwind-forecast/

**Secret Podcast** https://www.sailclarity.com/podcast

I wrote a couple books and narrated some audiobooks in case you are interested. Buy them and I will be rich!

Get Her on Board is about getting that significant other to buy into this cruising nonsense. People seem to like it. All proceeds go to our dog Sugar.
Book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578057298/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_9zNQCbH21W9DB
Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/B00CIE9I1I/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-006507&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_006507_rh_us

Live on the Margin is about making money on the go trading stocks and options. I co-wrote it with Pat Schulte of Bumfuzzle. People seem to like that one too. All proceeds donated to our boat.
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578116642/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_syNQCbZ7X68EN
Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/B00CMCGHPQ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-006031&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_006031_rh_us

Audiobooks:
Bumfuzzle - Just out Looking for Pirates.
You know these guys, and now you know me, so have a listen.
https://www.audible.com/pd/B00CWJISRE/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-007114&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_007114_rh_us

Bound for Distant Seas, by James Baldwin
James is the real deal and this his story of adventure aboard a small, simple boat.
https://www.audible.com/pd/B015HQBDWU/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-043332&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_043332_rh_us

Picking up a mooring ball and securing it effectively to your boat is a particular technique.

If it is not done correctly, your line can chafe through, leaving you adrift when you least expect it. Nobody wants that. So listen up and we will share you our tried and tested method.

Our Patreon page is here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingvirgins

For the full blog post on this episode, check out: http://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/how-to-pick-up-a-mooring-ball

Here are the steps (02:39):

1. The Set Up (02:42)
2. The Approach (04:13)
3. Stopping the Boat (05:20)
4. The Pick-Up (06:00)
5. Securing (07:08)
Bonus Tip - The Lasso (08:52)
6. Checking (10:21)

Conclusion
Whether you plan to pick up a mooring ball every day of your vacation, or not at all, it helps to know the proper method of securing a boat to a mooring ball. Remember these three key points:

1. Use two lines;
2. Work on one line at a time;
3. Check what the ball is attached to.

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Thanks to Andy for the jeep ride!
Here is the Facebook page of Marias Café: https://www.facebook.com/Marias-cafe-restaurant-Bar-497237727002406/

Thanks to Charles and Cornelia to let us visit their home, here you can find Charles' book on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Moonhole-CHARLES-BREWER/dp/0615860958

Music cred:
Sydji - Weedsday
https://soundcloud.com/sydji

Video cred:
Celine Freixe
http://www.celinefreixe.com

How to Anchor - 10 Tips to Anchor Well

Whether you sail a yacht or use a power boat, being able to anchor securely is a critical skill. Here we hope to help.

Please like and subscribe. Any questions will be answered in the comments.

Support us and get free gear: https://www.patreon.com/sailingvirgins

This is published with the blog post which can be found here: http://info.sailingvirgins.com/blog/how-to-anchor

If you want to fast forward to the main areas, here they are:

Find Your Spot (1:41)
Communication Tips (3:16)
The Drop (4:38)

Broken down into ten steps, we have:

1. Find a quiet spot
2. Find a great bottom
3. Communicate quietly
4. Drop smoothly
5. Drop plenty of chain
6. Test well
7. Use a snubber/bridle
8. When to use a Kedge / Secondary Anchor
9. Reduce Anchor Drag & Swing
10. Motor Forward to Lift Anchor

Remember, in tidal areas your anchor ratio can change greatly. So be well aware of your tidal range and high/low times. Tides will be covered in future episodes.

Video cred:
http://celinefreixe.com/

Music cred:
Sydji - Love Frequencies
https://soundcloud.com/sydji

Ein Skipper-Training kann die richtige Hilfe sein für Segler, die eine Yacht chartern oder ihre Segel-Kenntnisse vertiefen und festigen wollen. Übung macht bekanntlich den Meister.

Great sailing knots are a staple for skippers around the world. In this episode we cover not just the six great sailing knots, but a couple of different methods of tying them.

For example did you know you can tie a sheet bend using exactly the same method as tying a bowline? This means you can use your muscle memory for a knot you tie all the time, for a knot you may not tie so often.

Bowline - faster take on the traditional method: 0:48
Bowline V2 - incredibly fast "special forces" method: 2:01
Clove Hitch - full and quick-release method: 3:53
Round Turn & Two Half-Hitches - the underrated knot: 5:41
Double Sheet-Bend - our favourite method: 6:54
Pro Tip: NEVER DO THIS!! Bowline on bowline: 9:15
(ps. its efficiency is probably better than 5% - James was exaggerating. It's still a shit solution. Do a double sheet-bend. SO much better)
The Rolling Hitch - VERY handy in certain situations: 10:18
Figure 8 - tried and true stopper knot: 12:21

Check our our blog post to see a write -up:

http://info.sailingvirgins.com/sailing-virgins-blog-dec2017/great-sailing-knots

Cheers,
Jack and James

Do you know which to use? We will show you how to do the half, full and multi wrap cleat hitch for tying up your boat.
For more information visit: https://goo.gl/HfGVeH

Sloop, Cutter, Ketch, and Yawl are the 4 most common types of sailboats. This video discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each.

NOTE: There is an error at 6:44, The mizzen is behind the rudder post on a Yawl.

Everything your skipper wants you to know about docking compressed into one 12 minute video.

More information: http://savvysalt.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-dockline-handling/

Gear used to film and produce this video:

Edited with Final Cut Pro X: http://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/

Filmed with:
DJI Osmo: http://amzn.to/2h0spph
GoPro HERO4 Silver: http://amzn.to/2gPZLny
Sony Alpha A5100: http://amzn.to/2gQazSC
GoPro HERO3+ Black: Discontinued
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3: http://amzn.to/2i4zGT1

Audio:
Tascam DR-05 Audio Recorder: http://amzn.to/2hJQwaM
JK MIC-J 044 Lavalier Mic: http://amzn.to/2h0jyUG
Lavalier Windscreen: http://amzn.to/2gPYvB0

Misc (in order of use for this video):
Dinkum Systems ActionPod Pro: http://amzn.to/2i4GpMs
XShot Selfie Stick: http://amzn.to/2h0h492
Velbon EX-Macro Compact Tripod: http://amzn.to/2i4w9DU
60” Tripod: http://amzn.to/2hJUAb3

Read our latest article on film-making gear here: http://savvysalt.com/blog/film-making-for-under-1000/ - covering additional topics such as recording media, batteries and backup.