Tacking efficiently is as much for safety as it is for racing.

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On an exciting sailing day I was tired from hiking and bailing. How to rest while a DIY Electric Pump for Sail boats emptied the water.

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Goat Island Skiff group has developed a faster reefing system for cruising dinghies. No special fittings are needed so quick cheap and simple

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Brushes, Squeegees and Rollers all have advantages and disadvantages for boatbuilding epoxy coating. This explains and provides useful tips.

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How common are Epoxy Resin allergies and what are there strategies for reducing the chance of building an allergy? I will discuss building strategies, materials choices and useful production work practices.

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Discussion from long term Goat Island Skiff owners about sailing upwind in rough water and how the GIS handles it with Video evidence. They share some tips for sailing fast in rough conditions and reducing slap to next to nothing.

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Starboard Tack having rights is only the beginning. How to avoid the other boat without messing up your strategy and what is the best choice if a collision is about to happen with boats on opposite tacks.

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Hullform 9P is freeware Hull Design Software. It now appears to work on Windows 10 though it had problems for several years before. It is a full Professional Level Hull Design Package, but a bit simpler than many current programs.

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COVID doesn't need to end fun things. What simple boats could be built at home during quarantine and social distancing. Here are mine.

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