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Yachting: Kiwis take match racing in Valencia
VALENCIA, Spain - New Zealand's Cameron Appleton and his Team Aqua have captured the match racing portion of the week-long RC 44 Valencia Cup regatta here.The conditions earlier today off Malvarrosa Beach were again windy, marking...

NZ-born teen cleared for solo voyage
A 14-year-old New Zealand-born Dutch sailor will be allowed to launch a risky attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, a court said last night, clearing her for an adventure that could begin within two...

Kiwi-Dutch sailor waits for green light
Teenager Laura Dekker is ready to set off on her risky bid to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world. Now all she needs is the green light from a Dutch court.Sailing is in Dekker's blood. She was born on a yacht...

Yachting: Cool Swedes edge Team NZ
Artemis skipper Paul Cayard believes his team's third-round MedCup win in Barcelona has delivered a major shot in the arm to the series.Leading Team New Zealand by one point heading into the final day, in which light winds early...

Boat made of plastic bottles arrives in Sydney
A sailboat largely constructed from 12,500 recycled plastic bottles docked in Sydney Harbour today, after four difficult months crossing the Pacific Ocean on a journey meant to raise awareness about the perils of plastic waste.The...

Yachting: Team New Zealand find standards improving
Team New Zealand are in a three-way tussle for MedCup honours in Barcelona as their ever-improving rivals continue to apply the heat.The racing in Barcelona has been close all week and most teams agree this is a reflection of...

Yachting: Cup hull food for thought
Emirates Team New Zealand are in a familiar position - on top of a regatta points table amid a busy competition schedule - but skipper Dean Barker hopes the America's Cup does not put them in a "hull of a position".Team NZ got...

Yachting: Shoe-maker fits Dalton's ocean race aspirations
The Volvo Ocean Race has always held some kind of romance for Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton.He has long held the desire to be involved once again in the gruelling round the world event - considered the "Everest of Sailing"...

Yachting: Team NZ confident despite mixed day
Team New Zealand believe that they have a solid platform to launch from despite a mixed first day of racing as the third of this year's MedCup series fired up after a 24-hour delay.The Kiwi syndicate lie in a share of second place,...

Yachting: Team NZ's radical new boat gets step closer
Team New Zealand's Volvo Ocean Race campaign will mark another big milestone next month with the construction of their VO70 yacht to begin the first week of August.The team, and their key backer - Spanish footwear giant Camper...

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Warren man gets prison in fatal boat crash

A Warren man who was drunk when he crashed a boat that killed his friend on Lake St.


Prison Time for Deadly Boating Crash

A man will spend up to 11 years in prison for being drunk when he caused a boat crash in Clinton County that killed a 12-year-old girl.


Man injured in May 8 boating accident dies

A Wisconsin man critically injured in May in a Cape Coral boating crash has died.


At least 80 dead after Congo boat disaster

A boat ferrying about 200 passengers to Congo's capital capsized after hitting a rock, and a government spokesman said Thursday at least 80 people were confirmed dead.


Kingston boater hits two vessels, charged with BWAI

ESOPUS The Ulster County Sheriff's Office has charged Richard Blackburn, 45, of 21 Main Street in Kingston with boating while ability impaired by alcohol, a violation under the navigation law.


Friends, family puzzled by boater's death

Police ask that anyone with information related to the Ken Weatherington case call Crime Alert at 443-HELP or text in a tip to 274637 .


Investigation continues on July 5 boating accident

On July 28, John Bull of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission had reported that the July 5 boating accident on the Rappahannock, which apparently caused the death of a passenger on the boat, was still under investigation by the Virginia Marine Police.


Man Charged In Double Boating Fatality

A Chattanooga family is re-living a day on the water that turned deadly almost one year ago.


Man Charged In Boating Deaths Of 2 Young Men

Best friends JaMichael Russell, 22, and Jeremy Landers, 23, died in the incident almost a year ago.


Palm Beach deputy speaks out about accident that almost took her life

For over a month Palm Beach County Sheriff's Deputy Cheryl Griffin has remained silent about a boating accident that almost took her life, until now.


Boise man pleads guilty in Payette Lake boating deaths

A Boise man has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors after the boat he was piloting struck rocks in Payette Lake last August leading to the deaths of two of his passengers.


Man pleads guilty in boating fatals

A Boise man has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors after the boat he was piloting struck rocks in Payette Lake one night last summer, leading to the deaths of 2 of his passengers.


Search continues in N.L. for body of fourth person lost in tragedy at sea

The search for the body of the fourth victim of a boating accident off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador is continuing.


BUI: Boating Under the Influence

Most think of operating under the influence of alcohol as applying only to automobiles, but it also applies to operating boats.


Sacramento PD asks public's help in possible boating hit-and-run fatality

A Sacramento man died today after sustaining injuries in what police suspect might have been a hit-and-run boating accident on the Sacramento River last week, according to authorities.


19-Year-Old Charged with Leaving the Scene of a Boating Accident

The hit and run occured in the Bemus Point area on July 17th, when a 23 foot recreational vessel left the scene of the accident and failed to report it.


Recent Boating Accident Has Officials Stressing Safety

As previously reported, two boats collided on the Tygart River, Saturday night. Luckily, four people who were on the boat weren't injured, but Natural Resource Police did site the man in the other boat.


Baton Rouge man dies in boating accident in Alabama

A Baton Rouge man was killed in a boating accident Monday while vacationing with his family in Alabama.


Witnesses Sought After Fatal Boating Incident

The Sacramento Police Department is investigating whether a boater who was critically injured and later died was the victim of a hit and run on the Sacramento River last week.


Year After Deadly Accident What's Changed?

City of Des Moines officials said Tuesday they continue to work on adding safety measures along the Des Moines River more than a year after a deadly boating accident at the Center Street Dam.


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How to Dock a Sailboat
Going slow and sure is key when bringing your boat to the dock and tying up.
Trim the Jib Using Telltales
The easiest and most efficient way to trim the jib is to pay attention to telltales at the sail’s leading edge. The telltales show you when to pull in the sail or let it out for the greatest power.
How to Moor a Sailboat
Sailboats are kept in the water on moorings in many areas. Mooring a sailboat can be easy or difficult, depending on the wind, waves, and water currents. Learn how to moor a sailboat efficiently and safely.
Sailboat Topping Lift
A topping lift is a line from the masthead to the outboard end of the boom, which holds up the boom when the mainsail is lowered or reefed. Proper adjustment of the topping lift is essential for good sail trim and controlling the boom. Learn how to adjust your topping lift correctly.
Checklist Before Sailing
Every boat owner should have and use a checklist before heading out sailing. A good checklist like the one presented here helps ensure you don’t overlook something that may result in a problem or accident once you’re underway.

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