American Sailing | deepwaterhappy | Activity https://americansailing.com/members/95ef2245/activity/ Activity feed for deepwaterhappy. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:08:16 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.14.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 12888bfa5da86c42971f733ff3d8f89f deepwaterhappy posted a new post. https://americansailing.com/?p=108774 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:21:06 -0700
Self-Taught or School-Taught Sailing: Which is Better?

When it comes to learning to sail, this old saying rings especially true. Whether you’re nervously approaching a crowded dock or reefing a mainsail as a squall builds, the ocean doesn’t wait for you to figure it…

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From 7-Up to Nuns in Red

Understanding the U.S. Aids to Navigation System (ATONs) is essential for safe and confident navigation. In this guide, you’ll get a clear explanation of how to distinguish channel markers, interpret their…

]]> e2ffe55b08fb5027c32a93a920a1dbe7 deepwaterhappy started the discussion Sail Strong: Let’s Keep the Conversation Going! in the forum Sailing Skills and Seamanship https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/sail-strong-lets-keep-the-conversation-going/ Wed, 21 May 2025 01:08:01 -0700 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

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Sail Strong

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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