Capt. Jack Klang explains and demonstrates techniques to reduce heeling so you can sail safer and faster.
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In this tip, Capt. Jack demonstrates how to trim sails by maintaining a perfect pocket between the jib and the mainsail.
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Capt. Jack demonstrates the proper procedure to "come about." With this maneuver you alert your crew with the command, "prepare to come about" then the command, "helm's alee" as you move the tiller or wheel to swing the bow of the boat into the wind. The boom moves across the cockpit and the main...

Capt. Jack Klang demonstrates how to perform a controlled jibe so the boom moves safely across the cockpit when turning the stern of the boat into the wind.

Capt. Jack explains several methods to trim the mainsail for best performance at your angle of sail. The ones he demonstrates include adjusting the mainsheet, topping lift, and the headsail to prevent blanketing of the main,
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Capt. Jack demonstrates how to reef the mainsail using traditional "slab reefing. This reduces the sail area to prevent a strong wind from overpowering the vessel.
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Capt. Jack demonstrates how to "flake" the mainsail on the boom for storage while underway.
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Capt. Jack demonstrates how to pick up a "mooring" to secure your vessel in an anchorage.
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Underway, Capt. Jack demonstrates how to lower and set the anchor with an emergency retrieval line and float. (tip 26)

Capt. Jack demonstrates how to retrieve the anchor and float with assistance from the engine. (tip 27)

Capt. Jack demonstrates the recovery method for a crew member going overboard.
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Capt. Jack demonstrates how to use a marine VHF radio so you can call another vessel on the water.
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Capt. Jack explains that the impeller is a part of the water pump that brings cooling water into the engine. Tip: race the engine for a few seconds to clear any air from the line to insure a good water flow. (tip 29)

In this classroom tip, Capt. Jack explains how your boat maneuvers based on its direction and the water flow past the rudder.
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In this classroom tip, Capt. Jack outlines his rules for successful docking.
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In this classroom tip, Capt. Jack uses a model to explain how to dock singlehanded using a single spring line attached to the midship point of your boat.
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Capt. Jack demonstrates how to use a single line technique for singlehanded boat dock docking.
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Capt. Jack demonstrates how to lasso a piling that you can't reach from your boat.
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In this classroom tip, Capt. Jack uses models to explain how to back out of a slip, maneuvering your boat against prop walk and crosswinds to exit in the proper direction.
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Capt. Jack demonstrates how to back out of a slip singlehanded using a stern line looped around a stern cleat to pivot the bow once clear of the dock then retrieve the line.
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In this classroom tip, Capt. Jack uses a model to explain how to back into a slip using prop walk, a bumper, and a spring line.
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In this classroom tip, Capt. Jack uses models to explain the rules of the road for sailboats when they approach each other on the water. The basic factor is wind direction.
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In this classroom tip, Capt. Jack uses a map with miniature buoys to explain the different colored aids to navigation and how you should follow them to navigate safely.
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