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  1. Offshore Sailing Preparation, Part One

    Offshore Preparation Tips From Mike and Connie Cone In our April issue we began a three-part series about preparing to sail offshore. We start with some basic differences between planning for a coastal ... and crew ready to go. For some expert advice we consulted offshore racing veterans Mike and Connie Cone, who have campaigned their ...

    Beth - 07/29/2024 - 15:30

  2. Offshore Sailing: Experiential Learning in the Ocean

    Hands-On Offshore Sailing Experience (With a Famous Captain) When I started cruising 15 years ago, I read countless books about offshore sailing. I stumbled upon “Maiden Voyage” by Tania Aebi, and her ... of sailing to the Caribbean and the Bahamas. So, I joined Offshore Passagemaking Opportunities (OPO) with the hopes of crewing in ...

    Molly Winans - 04/22/2025 - 15:18

  3. Practice, Practice, Practice: The Key to Preparing a Crew to Sail Offshore

    ... Here's the second in our three-part series on Offshore Sailing: To improve the chances of a safe offshore passage, practice goes hand-in-hand with preparation. According to ...

    Molly Winans - 08/16/2022 - 11:39

  4. Preparation for Offshore Racing

    ... Beyond the race requirements: skipper tips for offshore racing safety As Chesapeake sailors , we’re fortunate to have multiple offshore racing options at home or on the East Coast. This June, the Eastport ...

    Beth - 04/19/2024 - 15:02

  5. Preparing to Sail Offshore, Part Two

    Veteran Bay sailor and offshore racer Doug Abbott tackles a few of the many questions a coastal sailor ... important thing to know about preparing for an initial trip offshore? The single most important thing is to respect the ocean! If you ...

    Beth - 04/24/2019 - 13:06

  6. How Military Training Helps With Offshore Sailing

    ... will tell you that preparing a boat and crew for sailing offshore is a big undertaking. It takes planning, organization, communication, ... by military training and then parlayed into a successful offshore sailing campaign. So, recently Team SpinSheet checked in with one ...

    Beth - 06/12/2020 - 11:40

  7. What Makes a Good Offshore Sailboat?

    ... What To Consider When Choosing a Good Offshore Sailing Vessel Almost every sailor dreams, at least occasionally, ... be captaining? Whether you’re actually planning a real offshore trip, or you’re just dreaming, here we offer several factors to ...

    Molly Winans - 04/15/2020 - 16:55

  8. Lessons Learned from an Offshore Sailing Emergency

    ... to be Prepared for Medical Emergencies while Sailing Offshore Isbjorn departed Annapolis on a surprisingly clear and cool ... The motorboat ride to Cape May was uneventful. Once offshore, the wind built enough the next morning to hoist the asymmetrical ...

    Duffy Duffy - 07/06/2022 - 15:42

  9. Offshore Sailing: Sometimes the Hardest Part is Leaving the Dock

    ... Advice and tips for organizing an offshore passage You’re out a sea in the middle of the night. A cold wind ... As with many types of big undertakings, preparing to go offshore sailing sometimes seems as if it’s more difficult than the passage ...

    Beth - 04/08/2022 - 13:17

  10. Tips From First-Time Offshore Sailors

    Now Living Their Offshore Dream, a Cruising Couple Shares Tips for Other Sailors For some of us, sailing offshore is a realistic goal. For others, it’s a wild but hopefully ...

    Molly Winans - 04/24/2025 - 11:03

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