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Free resources from a USCG captain with 15+ years offshore. Real experience, practical advice.

What It's Like to Race a Foiling Sailboat — And Why Annapolis Is the Place to Try
Three days, seventeen races, and four sailboats flying three feet above the harbor. Inside the WASZP class and the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta.
The Crew Problem Nobody Talks About — And What's Changing in the J/105 Fleet
Every J/105 owner in Annapolis has the same problem. Every sailor who wants to race has the opposite one. Here's what's finally changing.
How To Buy A Boat in Annapolis & the Chesapeake Bay
A captain’s step-by-step guide — choosing the right boat, surveys, sea trials, negotiation, and the mistakes that cost people thousands.
Getting Your Boat Through Winter & Ice on the Chesapeake
Winterization, ice damage prevention, spring recommissioning, and cold-weather boating on the Bay.
Ice Boating on the Chesapeake Bay
The hidden winter tradition of the Eastern Shore — DN class iceboats and how to get started.
The Complete Guide to Selling a Boat in Annapolis
Private sale vs professional representation, real costs, pricing strategies, and maximizing your sale price.
The Complete Guide to Chartering & Getting on the Water
Charters, bareboat rentals, lessons, deliveries, and racing on the Chesapeake Bay.
The Complete Sail Repair Manual
Emergency patches to UV cover replacement — offshore and dockside techniques from a USCG captain.
Diesel Engine Troubleshooting for Boat Owners
Electrical Systems 101: What Every Boat Owner Needs to Know

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