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Seven Heavy Weather Sailing Tips You Need to Know!

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2:15 AM Fri 17 Jun 2011 GMT
''Maybe we should have taken down the spinnaker earlier...' .
Did you know there are five secret signs you can use to tell you when it's time to reef? Do you know the one vital step you should take before tacking in high winds to prevent costly damage to your furling Genoa? Here Captain John Jamieson shows you seven ways you can make coastal or offshore cruising more comfortable in heavy sailing weather. 1. Reef from the Upwind Side: Make reefing easier when you keep the sailing crew on the high side at the mast for mainsail reefing and foredeck for changing out headsails. For mainsail ...


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by Captain John Jamieson





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