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Don Street: Advice on Chain Anchor Rodes.
In this video, legendary sailor, Don Street explains how to use a chain hook with a snubber line for more secure and comfortable anchoring on all chain rode. Don then explains how to retrieve an all chain rode by using cockpit winches if your anchor windlass fails. This video is from Streetwise Tips: Volume 1, a 50 minute videos with multiple tips on anchoring and line handling. Streetwise Tips: Volume 2 provides tips on heavy weather sailing. Both are part of the Sailing Quarterly Video Magazine series produced in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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Don Street gives expert advice on anchoring with two anchors: When you need them and why plus how to set a Bahamian Moor, two bow anchors or a bow and stern anchor. See actual anchoring and descriptive graphics for invaluable lessons on this essential sailing skill.
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Don Street with some unique tips on line handling. Don reviews throwing lines, tying fenders, spinnaker stops and jiffy harnesses. He also demonstrates a trip line that would be handy if you are anchoring in a fouled bottom. These are simple techniques that will help make your life on board more ...
Don Street explains methods for eliminating chafe. Learn how to rig your dock and mooring lines so they keep your boat safer and last longer.
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