You can sign up for Jeff’s Offshore Cruising course by going to https://www.boatersuniversity.com/ This Offshore Cruising Tip is called, “Through hulls”. Through hulls are vital operational features that every boat owner needs to understand. Many owners take through hulls for granted and don’t give them much thought. We’d like to encourage you to remember their vital roles. We recommend that you identify the location and purpose of each through hull on your boat. As part of your check lists and routines we suggest you test regularly and make sure each through hull is working – it can be freely opened and closed. When they aren’t used, they can “freeze” or become stubborn. Through hulls that supply raw water to strainers seem to get more service since they are closed off to clean out the strainers, then re-opened. Other through hulls, like deck drains, are rarely adjusted since they are almost always left open. “Exercising” through hulls keeps them active and ready. One tip we recommend is using a PVC pipe as a “long reach” to check those through hulls tucked away outboard and also as a “persuader” that can give you the extra leverage you need to nudge a through hull that has become stiff due to lack of use. Never force a through hull, you could break it and open the flow of water. It is a good practice to have soft wooden bungs and a soft blow hammer nearby to plug a broken through hull and stop the inflow of raw water. If your boat is hauled out you can be a bit more aggressive, but if they are really stuck, they may need to be disassembled or replaced. To learn more about preparing for safe cruising, we invite you to sign up for “Offshore Cruising – Preparing Craft and Crew” and learn why it has become one of the most popular classes offered. To log in and sign up for the course, please go to this link, https://www.boatersuniversity.com/courses/offshore-cruising/?omhide=true JMYS clients can insert the discount code JEFFSAVES at check out to receive a 20% discount. JMYS is proud to partner with Boaters University and we hope that you will sign up to take the course. We truly believe this course will be a huge help for all boaters who wish to travel offshore. Thank you for watching this special tip video, we welcome your comments. Please visit our website: https://www.JMYS.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmerrillyachtsales/?fref=nf Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/merrillyachts Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmystrawlers/ To get in touch with Jeff Merrill: Mobile +1 949.355.4950 | Email Jeff@JMYS.com

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Popcorn? Rice Krispies? Bacon frying?? Besides the sound of my regulator, the reef is a NOISY place! Yes, all those snaps and crackles are coming from the reef. The more complex the sound profile, the helathier the reef is beleived to be. Those sounds are coming from a variety of sources including snapping shrimp, fish grunts, starfish and urchin teeth as they grind against hard surfaces, and shell movement over coral. #islamujeres #scubadiving

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By far this is the best road trip we have ever done. We loved it so much we did it again. Many of the people that visit New Zealand often road trip around the South Island but I'm a firm believer that the North Island is just as beautiful, with the East Coast being just one example. We first did this trip in July 2022 and then again in September 2023 after Cyclone Gabrielle. The second time took longer to drive due to the extensive road works caused by the catastrophic damage from Cyclone Gabrielle so care was needed. Words cannot describe how beautiful this coastline is.

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A look back at this year's Irish Sailing All Ireland Sailing Championships, which took place at Lough Ree Yacht Club, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland.

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2024.08.04 폭염이니 팥빙수 내기 한 판? ⛵️ 콜!!👍 Thanks to 📹 @bittersweet.min #세일링 #폭염 #팥빙수 #요트 #스포츠 #취미 #sailing #j70 #womensailor #

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Lighthouses are a sailor's light at the end of the tunnel 💫 3 things to know about Lighthouses: -The first lighthouse was: Egypt's Pharos of Alexandria, built in the third century BC. -The most lighthouses you'll find in United States. -Despite advances in technology, lighthouses are still considered assets to navigation. #Lighthouse #Navigation #sailorsview

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