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How To Choose A Sailing School

Posted by Michael Bandera - August 15, 2012 - Sailing Tip

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN SELECTING A SAILING SCHOOL                                     Most novice sailors do not have a complete understanding of the proper plan to becoming a confident and competent sailor.  They need to depend on sailing professionals. Being  an  ASA sailing instructor of an outstanding award winning ASA sailing school […]

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Weather Websites For Sailors

Posted by Michael Bandera - July 11, 2012 - Sailing Tip

Weather stations and websites are often regionalized, which gives us a good overall picture of the weather conditions and forecasts.  However, because the area we sail, Barnegat Bay, has its own microclimate we often need a weather site that targets a more localized area. Sailors not only need a reliable weather forecast but also a […]

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How to Tune Your Rig

Posted by Michael Bandera - May 21, 2012 - Sailing Tip

Whether you would like to get the optimal performance out of your sailboat or just trying to keep your mast upright, a well tuned rig is the key.  The goal of a properly tuned rig is to have a mast that is straight, better control of sail shape, and proper helm balance in a variety […]

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Wax On/ Wax Off

Posted by Michael Bandera - April 16, 2012 - Sailing Tip

Fiberglass boats get their color and gloss from a very thin layer of special resin called gelcoat.  Over the years,  UV radiation, salt, and neglect can damage this gelcoat layer making your boat’s hull dull and chalky. You must clean and wax your boat regularly in order to protect this fragile layer from being eroded.  […]

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Favorite Sailing Songs

Posted by Michael Bandera - January 3, 2012 - Sailing Entertainment

I enjoy listening to music as much as I enjoy sailing but rarely do I listen to music while sailing.  I prefer the sounds of nature while sailing.  However, it is those classic sailing songs that stir up great memories and gets me thru my non-sailing  (winter) season. Although there are many excellent sailing songs […]

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Should You Buy or Rent Your First Sailboat?

Posted by Brian Austad - December 28, 2011 - Sailing Tip

First off I must confess that I own 4 sailboats. I love them all and I love working on them. But if you take the emotional attachment away from owning your own sailboat and strictly go by economics the decision is an easy one to make. The Cost of Owning vs Renting a Sailboat (DaySailer) […]

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