This is our introductory video to a series on docking a sailboat. This video introduces a set of processes which will allow you to dock your boat with grace and style. The follow on seven video episodes in this series will address each individual dock skill process in greater detail.

This video explains how to determine if a boat hull is painted.

The video outlines the process of selling a boat when you handle the sale yourself. You can find a copy of the DIY Boat Sale Process chart at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wKrxfevdYtkh4cEdEcXZ4q_5VqMkzohz/view?usp=sharing The video references the BoatUS sale contract which you can find here: https://www.boatus.com/-/media/files/boatus/boatus-purchase-agreement.ashx?la=en&hash=523911479DB230977F5C292072DCC27D If you use this contract I would consider adding some wording to manage the situation where the buyer has not explicitly rejected the boat, but does not proceed with closing. Perhaps return the deposit and void the contract... The Yacht Brokers Association of America also has a contract form you can review, do a Google search for YBAA purchase and sale agreement. If you'd like boat valuation spreadsheet, check out the form available from Sailing Soulianis https://sailingsoulianis.com/boat-buying-dashboard/

This fifth video in our Sail Trim series explains how to manage close-hauled sailing, including both sail trimming rules and helm handling.

This video is the third in our Sail Trim series and explains the procedures for upwind sailing.

This Sail Trim video discusses sailing wing and wing, what issues may occur and how to handle them.

This Sail Trim series video explains how to handle your sheets and sails when sailing off the wind. Offwind means the wind is coming from aft of the boat. We'll do another Sail Trim video for upwind sailing, meaning sailing into the wind.

As part of our series on sail trim, this video explains how to properly locate the jib car position to maximize the effectiveness of your jib sail.

This video reviews our 1987 Pearson 31-2 sailboat LIGHTHOUSE GIRL.

This video is the first of a series on how to trim your sails. It introduces the concept of the two wind forces, lift and push/drag, how they differ and how to make use of them.

This video introduces the basics of anchoring your boat.

This video explains how determine how much anchor line you should employ when anchoring your boat.

This video explains how to use hand signals to communicate instructions from the foredeck to the helm. By removing some of the shouting from the boating experience, you can have more fun while amazing the dock staff. Music: Long Stroll by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100174 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

This video reviews sailing your boat with just a jib. Sailing with just a jib is convenient for a short sail, or for handling high winds, but raises some issues requiring the helmsman's attention. We'll cover those issues for your learning. If your boat has an unusual rig, check your operator's manual regarding sailing with just one sail. (I re-mastered the audio of the original version of this video. )

This video explains how to safely tow a dingy.

This video reviews the types of sailing ropes used on our sailboat and why each type has been chosen. Note: after feedback and discussion I plan to use 3/8" VPC to replace the main halyard rather than T-900.

This video explains the procedure for sailing a boat off its mooring.

This video explains the use of sound signals for your safe boating.

This video explains how to raise the mainsail on a cruising sailboat.

This video explains how to hoist a jib on a furling system, including setting up the furling drum and pre-feeder device before raising the sail. I'll explain issues to watch for during and following the hoisting procedure.