Southwest Sailing: More than sailing lessons. BECOME a Sailor! Your way!
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Q: How does one "become" a sailor? A: One tack at a time.
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Whether you are a new sailor just learning the ropes, or an experienced sailor ready to build greater confidence and competency, SWSailing can help you achieve your goals, your way.
Our customized and flexible instruction approach combined with internationally recognized sailing certification partners allow you to build your skills in a way that fits you and your goals..
Southwest Sailing: More than sailing lessons. BECOME a Sailor! Your way!
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Q: How does one "become" a sailor? A: One tack at a time.
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Whether you are a new sailor just learning the ropes, or an experienced sailor ready to build greater confidence and competency, SWSailing can help you achieve your goals, your way.
Our customized and flexible instruction approach combined with internationally recognized sailing certification partners allow you to build your skills in a way that fits you and your goals..
Southwest Sailing - Charter Planning Tools
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Knots You Really Should Know: Six basic knots to MASTER. Own them!
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Bare Boat Packing Hints: Items to consider bringing along.
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Bare Boat Skipper's Checklist: Suggestions to help prepare you and your crew.
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​USCG "Fillable" Float Plan: Make sure your friends can help find you.
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Daily Crew Tasks Log : Lots of helpful reminders for daily tasks aboard.
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​Catalina Island: Harbors, Headings, Mooring Processes
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WIND! How windy is it? The Beaufort Scale! Force 4...TIME TO REEF!
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Charts Online - Navigation Tools: Navionics on the web is sadly gone (Thanks Garmin! - NOT!) For online desktop route planning I now use DeepZoom.com. Route. Currents. Weather. All in one place. Yes, I still use Navionics on my phone/tablet for "disconnected" mode when at sea with no cell service.
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