Sinner or winner? Three deadly sins of boathandling

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One of the worst mistakes a boater can make is to underestimate the power of the wind in close quarters. Other serious errors are being in a hurry when backing into a slip and oversteering when backing straight down.

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Storm trooper

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Tacking is a good technique for handling a motorboat in rough seas. A zig-zag pattern should be established to take the waves at 45-degree angles. Techniques for using the engines during turns are described.

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No crunch - no kidding: how to handle a single-engine stern drive

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Docking a single stern-drive motorboat often requires more skill than docking a boat with twin engines. Techniques are presented for coming alongside a dock and backing into a slip.

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