Sailing Tools for Sailors: Do You Need a Marlinspike?

If you need to pry open a stuck shackle pin, splice a piece of line, or create leverage on a hard-to-reach fitting, what often-forgotten sailing tool will you turn to? Watch this video to learn the answer! (also, see this video on how to choose a great sailing knife: https://youtu.be/QXd3KoOa6Ds) Captain John is a 20+ year Coast Guard veteran, author, sailor, and professional boating instructor who shows you the simple, cut-to-the-chase sailing skills for safer sailing. Visit his website at www.skippertips.com. Sign up for his highly popular Sailing Tip of the Week. Discover how to get instant access to hundreds of sailing articles, videos, eBooks, and much more!