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Captain John's Skipper Tips

Author, sailor, veteran search and rescue skipper, and pro maritime instructor Captain John shows you the no-nonsense cruising skills you need for safer sailing worldwide. Visit his website at www.skippertips.com and sign up for his highly popular Sailing Tip of the Week. Discover how to get instant access to hundreds of his sailing articles, videos, FREE e-books, and much more!

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2:21

Three ‘Falling Overboard’ Prevention Tips for All Sailing Seasons

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1:53

How to Make Docking in a Slip Easier with ‘Beam Ropes’

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Shared 1 week ago

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2:29

What Are the Five ‘Key Elements’ of Sailing Navigation Safety?

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Shared 2 weeks ago

523 views

1:46

How to Sail Upwind with Lifts and Headers

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Shared 3 weeks ago

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Docking Secrets: How to Find Your Boat’s Turning Diameter

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Shared 1 month ago

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2:14

Could This Be the World’s Most Dangerous ‘Hidden’ Current?

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Shared 1 month ago

485 views

1:28

How to Tie the ‘Anchor Hitch with an Extra Tuck’ Sailing Knot

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Seven ‘Sail Defensive’ Secrets for All Seasons

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How to Anchor Under Sail with the Wind Astern

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1:43

How to Hold Your Sailboat Next to a Pier with a Single Docking Line

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Could This Be Sailing’s Most Valuable Coastal Navigation Tool?

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2:03

Light-Air Sailing Tips for Speed, Power, and Performance

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2:45

How to Prevent Dockside Fuel Fires on Your Sailboat

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485 views

2:39

Seven Ways to Extend the Life of Your Costly Cruising Sails

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Shared 3 months ago

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1:57

How to Make a 180-Degree 'Power Turn' in Rough Seas

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Shared 3 months ago

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How to Tie the Powerful ‘Double Constrictor’ Sailing Knot

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2:19

How to Control Your Sailboat Without Reefing in High Winds

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How to Dock Your Boat in a Gusty ‘On-the-Dock’ Wind

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Shared 4 months ago

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3:14

Will Your Sailboat Mast Clear That Bridge? Follow These Three Secrets

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Shared 4 months ago

952 views

1:27

Know These Secret Navigation 'Points of No Return' for Safety

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Shared 4 months ago

590 views

2:23

Keep the Cockpit Clutter-Free with Line 'Containment Bags'

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Shared 4 months ago

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2:33

How to Sail Near Dangerous ‘Hidden Hazards’ to Navigation

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Shared 5 months ago

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2:46

Seven Sea-Tested Tips for Sailing Season 2025 (and Beyond!)

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Make This Sailing Rope Toggle 'Line Tamer' in 30 Seconds (or less!)

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Tap Into the Power of Navigation Chart ‘Insets’

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Shared 5 months ago

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What is the Cruising Sailors' #1 Most Valuable Provision?

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Shared 5 months ago

943 views

1:46

First Step to Avoid the ‘Flying Jibe’ When Sailing Downwind

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Shared 6 months ago

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1:40

How to Use ‘Error Zone’ Navigation for Coastal Sailing Safety

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Shared 6 months ago

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1:48

How to ‘Heave-to’ Under Sail in Heavy Weather

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Shared 6 months ago

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Five Safety Tips for Handling Sailing Lines Aboard Your Boat

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Shared 6 months ago

791 views

1:08

Sailing Knot Secrets – How to Tie the ‘Crossing-Turn’ Clove Hitch

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Shared 7 months ago

568 views

1:16

Are Your Genoa Blocks Set for Maximum Sail Power?

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Shared 7 months ago

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Intro to Stability – Is Your Sailboat Ready for Sea?

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Shared 7 months ago

598 views

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How to Make an Engine Speed Table for Your Sailboat

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Shared 7 months ago

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2:47

How to Use the ’50-90-100 Rule’ to Sail in Strong Currents

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Shared 8 months ago

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How to Make Docking Your Boat Smoother and Easier

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Shared 8 months ago

734 views

2:34

Seven-Step Electronic Navigation Check-List for Cruising

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Shared 8 months ago

672 views

1:50

How Mainsail Draft Provides Blazing Speed Under Sail

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Shared 8 months ago

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How to Reef Your Mainsail Faster with Magic Marks

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Shared 8 months ago

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How to Balance Your Sailboat for Self-Steering

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Shared 9 months ago

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1:32

How to Make a Three-Point Turn Inside a Channel

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Shared 9 months ago

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2:54

Is Your Boat Anchor ‘Ground Tackle’ Ready for Sailing?

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Shared 9 months ago

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Sailing Leeway and the ‘Ten-to-Fifteen Degrees’ Rule

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Shared 9 months ago

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Five Navigation Color-Tints for Coastal Sailing Safety

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Shared 10 months ago

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2:25

How to Find Sailing Landfall Without GPS!

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Shared 10 months ago

872 views

1:32

How to Dock Your Boat with 'Crosswind Crabbing'

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Shared 10 months ago

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Seven New-Crew Sailing Skills for All Seasons

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Shared 10 months ago

568 views

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Sail Clear of These ‘Rocky’ Dangers to Navigation

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Shared 10 months ago

331 views

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Seven Coastal Cruising Safety Tips for All Seasons

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Shared 11 months ago

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Three Dinghy Landing Techniques All Sailing Skippers Need to Know

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Shared 11 months ago

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1:47

How to Use GPS Waypoints to Pass Dangerous Reefs or Wrecks

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Shared 11 months ago

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Use This Mainsail ‘Trim-Tool’ for Faster Reaches

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Shared 11 months ago

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How to Decode the Secret of Navigation Buoy Topmarks

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Shared 1 year ago

601 views

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How to Undock Your Sailboat with One Line

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Shared 1 year ago

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2:45

Which Sailing Rules Should You Use When Cruising?

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Shared 1 year ago

661 views

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Ten Common Docking Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Shared 1 year ago

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Navigation Secrets - Do You Know These ‘Obstruction’ Danger Symbols’?

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Shared 1 year ago

604 views

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Three Easy Secrets to Sail Faster Aboard Any Sailboat

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Shared 1 year ago

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Seven Secret Boat Docking Tips from the Pros

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Shared 1 year ago

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Do You Know These Sailing ‘Right-of-Way’ Rules of Safety?

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Shared 1 year ago

726 views