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Winterizing & Spring Commissioning

IN THIS VIDEO YOU WILL LEARN

Proper Winterization Techniques:
•Storage of canvas & sails
•The water system
•The engine and generator
•The air conditioning system
•Shrink wrapping
•Moisture prevention
•Bilge treatment
•The battery system

Proper Spring Commissioning Techniques:
•Deployment of the sails & canvas
•Hauling the boat
•Annual hull maintenance
•De-winterizing the mechanical systems
•The rigging
•Safety check

Your Host: Stuart Forrest

Stuart Forrest has been involved in boating for over 35 years and has sailed the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Oceans as well as the Mediterranean and Caribbean Sea. In this video Stuart will impart his experience and knowledge to help you to perform annual maintenance on your boat. Besides being active on the racing scene, Stuart has been working on and maintaining sailing and power boats for as many years. He has completed a number of Trans Atlantic deliveries as well as being a charter captain.

Mr. Forrest has operated a highly successful yacht maintenance company for the past 12 years in Annapolis MD, since moving to the Chesapeake Bay from the Caribbean and is involved in the maintenance of a number of charter boats which he shares his knowledge and experience of maintaining and services boats of all makes, models and sizes.
for the complete video visit www.showmehowvideos.com

Duration : 0:3:54

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http://yachtpals.com Sailboat goes up on the rocks during the Vendee Globe 2008-2009 around the world yacht race. Bernard Stamm sailing the yacht Cheminées Poujoulat sails up onto the rocks. Read the article here: http://yachtpals.com/vendee-globe-4031

Duration : 0:1:9

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*READ THIS* DISCLAIMER: I don’t own this song, all rights go to Sky Sailing. All images were found on google. This is my favorite song from Sky sailing‘s new album Sorry that I didn’t put the lyrics all throughout the video and I know I messed up on “lock” instead of “loch” and stratosphere, I did it kinda fast. Here’s the full lyrics

Sailboats wish that they were stars,
Floating softly in the sky,
Among our dreams that bid goodbye,
Moving thru transparent space,
Drifting thru the stratosphere,
And onwards ’til they disappear,

These continents from overhead,
Look like tiny paper shapes,
Intricately set in place,
Below the misty mountain clouds,
There’s a lovely silver bay,
Where sunset sailors often hide away,

Scuba-diver in the loch,
Speed-boat driver on the dock,
Sailboat pilot in the blue, take me up there with you,
The world looks brighter from this high altitude,

I was walking thru the trees,
And I was swimming thru the seas,
I was falling thru the air,
When it hit me right there,
My eyes are tired and I don’t even care,

An airplane carried me to bed,
Where I slept above the coast,
And dreamt I had become a ghost,
I sailed above the frozen peaks,
Deep in cold cathedral caves,
Across the caves and far beyond the waves,

Take the car on the run,
And fly the jet to the sun,
And bring the spacecraft in soon,
While I play chess with the moon,
I feel like sleeping thru this cold afternoon,

Once in 1964, an actress ran on the shore,
And though you’ll never return,
I love you Audrey Hepburn,
Sometimes I can see your face in the crowd,
There are sailboats throughout this brilliant sky,
But you cannot pick them out if you can’t fly,
I’m glad the Earth doesn’t care if I go up there,
If you want to just ask me and I’ll take you along.

Duration : 0:4:2

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No copyright infringement intended. Video made to promote Sky Sailing (Adam Young). Song of the Day – July 29, 2010 – LovexxMuzik

http://www.myspace.com/skysailing

http://www.myspace.com/owlcity

“Hello, my name is Adam. I prefer daydreams over reality. Music is my muse. I write and record in my basement. I have trouble sleeping. These songs are all I have to show for my sleepless nights. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed creating them. It means the world to know someone is out there listening. You have no idea how much I appreciate you. Thank you!”

“Adam Young never dreamed people would want to hear the songs he made under his Owl City moniker, let alone the ones he made before that. And yet, thanks to the startling success of the song “Fireflies,” and Owl City’s Ocean Eyes album, he’s now getting the chance to release those early tunes — which he recorded as Sky Sailing — and, much like everything that’s happened since OC broke, he can’t really believe his luck.”

Lyrics:

Sailboats wish that they were stars,
Floating softly in the sky,
Among our dreams that bid goodbye,
Moving thru transparent space,
Drifting thru the stratosphere,
And onwards ’til they disappear,

These continents from overhead,
Look like tiny paper shapes,
Intricately set in place,
Below the misty mountain clouds,
There’s a lovely silver bay,
Where sunset sailors often hide away,

Scuba-diver in the loch,
Speed-boat driver on the dock,
Sailboat pilot in the blue, take me up there with you,
The world looks brighter from this high altitude,

I was walking thru the trees,
And I was swimming thru the seas,
I was falling thru the air,
When it hit me right there,
My eyes are tired and I don’t even care,

An airplane carried me to bed,
Where I slept above the coast,
And dreamt I had become a ghost,
I sailed above the frozen peaks,
Deep in cold cathedral caves,
Across the caves and far beyond the waves,

Take the car on the run,
And fly the jet to the sun,
And bring the spacecraft in soon,
While I play chess with the moon,
I feel like sleeping thru this cold afternoon,

Once in 1964, an actress ran on the shore,
And though you’ll never return,
I love you Audrey Hepburn,
Sometimes I can see your face in the crowd,
There are sailboats throughout this brilliant sky,
But you cannot pick them out if you can’t fly,
I’m glad the Earth doesn’t care if I go up there,
If you want to just ask me and I’ll take you along.

You can buy Adam Young’s music, Sky sailing, swimming with Dolphins, Owl City, or any other music project at:

http://www.amazon.com

iTunes

Duration : 0:4:27

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What I mean what are good sailboats for the ocean, like HobieCats, Sunfish, Topaz, ect. Like small sailboats that are more recreational

to help you answer your question, check out this video about ocean cat racing, the worrell 1000

hobie is the way to go for ocean sailing in a smaller boat.

extreme laser sailing

hope this helps

Join Latitudes & Attitudes for our Compac sailboat review and take her out for a cruise in the Pacific Ocean. And, join us for “Attitudes” from Bob Bitchin.

Duration : 0:8:45

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Marine GPS Systems

Marine GPS – Are You the Adventuring Kind
By Donald Stuart

Adventures spice up life. While some people limit themselves to adventures on land, there are others who love water. Besides the commonly known ones like scuba diving, snorkeling and sailing, there are a number of other sports that can get your adrenaline levels up and running.

However, adventures can be risky, especially if you have loved ones with you. What if you get lost in the middle of the ocean with no end in sight? What if, you lose track of time and get caught in the treacherous waters of high tide? So, how do you minimize your risks and yet teach your family all about fun and adventures?

The solution is simple! A marine GPS can help you to experience thrilling adventures without too many risks involved. GPS or the Global Positioning System is a technology that comprises of about 32 satellites that are situated in the geostationary orbit of the planet. These satellites work together to transmit data related to latitude, longitude and other positional coordinates to your marine GPS. This helps you to understand various parameters like your position, the distance you have traveled and even your way back to the shore. Marine GPS systems are almost similar to the land based ones except for the fact that they are a bit more sophisticated and have additional features.

Unlike the black and white land based GPS systems, most marine GPS units have colored screen. The most common technologies used are either LCD or CRT. This is basically to avoid the excessive sunlight that is reflected by the water. Moreover, most of these units are water proof these days. Though most of the times, these marine GPS units remain safe on the boat, but sometimes, it may either accidentally fall into the water or even get wet in the rain. Hence, water proof marine GPS units are completely protected and sealed so that come rain or high-water, you can always find your way.

The more sophisticated versions of these marine GPS units also include other features like data related to the fishing zones and times and even tide variations. If you love sea travel or fishing, this can really help you.

For the avid fisherman, marine GPS also come equipped with a new fish finder technology. The features can vary depending on the cost. While some merely help in tracking your position, there are others that can help you to find a good catch and also give you information regarding the depth of the water. There are other devices that have been introduced with a new collision avoidance feature where the system tells you about the ships or structures that are in close proximity to your boat or ship. This is especially useful in case you happen to be on the ocean or sea at night.

You can whet your appetite for some oceanic adventures with a marine GPS. Just remember to take a bunch of battery back ups for your gadget and some extra supply of food.

Donald Stuart recommends learning more about how GPS Fish Finders can improve your fishing trips on his website at http://gps-navigators.com/gps-fish-finder.html

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Marine GPS Systems

Marine GPS Systems

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DIY Boat Building

DIY Boat Building For Larger Boats
By Matthew Paul Lee

Do you want to build a boat? But you have apprehensions in your mind because you are not a professional boat builder? Do not worry! There are many boat building packages available in the market. These packages are specially designed for beginners and those who want to experiment with boat building. DIY boat building packages are not tedious and do not require a lot of time. These packages also do not require professional help or professional tools. If you follow the instructions properly you will be able to build your own boat within a few hours. The ‘do it yourself boats’ are every popular among beginners and those who want to build real boats.

The stitch and glue method serves very well for the purpose of ‘do it yourself’, even for larger boats. The best part about this technique is that the construction of this boat requires few parts. Epoxy is used to seal and stick the different parts of the boat to get a stronger outcome, giving it a one piece effect. When you start making the boat with the instructions, you will find that the construction is very easy and quick and does not require too many parts. Such boats are also very easy to maintain in the long term. A plus point is that they are less likely to break. The surface remains intact and sturdy.

If you want to make professional boats, it might require expensive tools or professional help as well. The professional fibre glass boats made for production have plugs and moulds. Hi-end materials and tools are required for professional boat building and are used by professional boat builders. Such expensive tools generally keep beginners away from trying this. That is why those who are new to DIY boat building often try the stitch and glue construction pattern of boats because it does not lead the amateur to complex boat building. There are no building moulds or any kind of expert tools required in this method. It gives a chance to the beginner to be creative and explore.

This technique uses marine plywood for construction of boats. Other materials include fibreglass, cloth filters, epoxy resin and wood flour etc. Making the boat involves very easy steps. You begin with cutting the two bottom panels of the boat which is the side panel and the transom. Next you have to stitch the parts together by using the copper wire through the panel seams. The wire helps to hold the seams together until the epoxy mixture can be used to hold the panels together. After the mixture is used the wire can be removed. The mixture is generally used when thick fillers are used to make it thicker in proportion. Layers of this mixture are applied to make the boat strong.

One of the most important things to do in this method is to plaster the surface with resin once the boat is made. If you use marine quality products for DIY boat building with the stitch and glue method then you can be sure that your boat is sturdy.

Matthew is an expert in Building & Repairing Boats. For more great lessons on DIY boat building, visit http://www.buildandrepairmyboat.com

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DIY Boat Building

DIY Boat Building

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its just different music than the other one

Duration : 0:1:17

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