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Sail Strong: Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
Thanks so much for joining the Sail Strong session! If you missed anything—or want to revisit a tip—you can watch the replay below:
Sail Strong: Smarter Strength to Life on Board
What did you think? We’d love to hear from you:
What was your biggest takeaway from the session?
Do you have questions about anything we covered?
Have you discovered your own strength hacks that others might benefit from?
Whether you’re new to sailing or have miles under your belt, your input helps everyone grow stronger and more confident onboard. Drop a comment below!
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This discussion was modified 1 month, 1 week ago by
deepwaterhappy.
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This discussion was modified 6 days, 8 hours ago by
Diona.
learn.americansailing.com
You don’t need brute strength to command a sailboat—just the right techniques. Whether hoisting sails or hauling anchors, sailing is less about muscle and more about method.
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New Sailor
I forgot to mention tag lines for controlling that kite of a dinghy when hoisting aloft!
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New Sailor
One of my biggest takeaways was that there are plenty of sailors still using hank-on jibs, roller-furling mains, and enjoying sailing on all sizes of boats. If there’s anything you particularly liked in the class, please let me know. If there’s anything you disagreed with – please let me know, with a different method to consider.
If you have any techniques you have used – please share.
For example; sometimes we bring coolers down the dock, then empty the drinks into a canvas bag to halve the weight, then re-unite the drinks with the cooler and ice once on board.
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New Sailor
One of my favorite parts of the class was seeing how small adjustments like foot positioning or how you hold a line, can make a huge difference in strength and control. I loved that the tips were super practical and easy to apply right away. In my most recent sailing adventure I put some skills to the test when throwing dock lines and separating it into two sections and then throwing. Life changer!
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New Sailor
You are not the first person who said practicing heaving lines was beneficial! When it needs to count, at the dock, wind blowing, conditions extreme… it feels good to know you’ve practiced a necessary skill.
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