How to Use a Winch Safely (Avoid Losing Fingers) | Sailing Patagonia

Learn how to use a sailing winch properly and safely with instructor Nacha—filmed while sailing deep into the Patagonian fjords. ⛵ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: 0:00 Intro - Sailing into the Patagonian fjords 0:00 Proper body position at the winch 0:00 How the winch mechanics work 0:00 Wrapping technique (always 3+ wraps) 0:00 How to ease the line safely 0:00 Taking wraps out without losing control 0:00 Anchoring in the fjords 0:00 Finding a hidden waterfall Winches are one of the most important—and most dangerous—tools on a sailboat. Use them wrong and you can lose a finger. In this episode, Nacha breaks down exactly how to position yourself, how many wraps to use, and how to ease lines without losing control. Then we anchor in one of the most remote spots imaginable, buy fish from local fishermen, and hike to a hidden waterfall. 🔔 Subscribe for more sailing tutorials and adventures #sailing #winch #sailingtutorial #patagonia #chile #sailinglife #howtosail #learnto sail #cruising #bluewater #sailboat #fyords #sailingadventure