The complete collection of Capt. Jack's 30
Cruising Tips from Seasons One & Two of Latitudes &
Attitudes TV. Captain Jack Klang holds a 50 ton USCG
Master license, power and sail. He has a way of
showing how things work so anyone can understand.
This is a must for those who want to learn sailing
basics.
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Underway... Aboard Capt. Jack's own
vessel, "Hells Bells," a 1966 Sparkman & Stevens
designed 30ft Chris Craft sloop, Homeport: Suttons
Bay, MI.
SAIL TRIM 101...
Sailing Trim
Reducing Heel
The Pocket
Coming About
Mains'l Trim
Reefing the Main
SAILING 101...
Controlled Jibe
Flaking the Main
Picking Up a Mooring
Crew Overboard
VHF Radio
Docking Singlehanded-Bow into the Wind
Backing Out a Slip Singlehanded
Lasso a Piling
"Sandbox" with Ship Models...
In the studio, Capt. Jack
demonstrates...
Steering Rules for Sailboats
Aids to Navigation
How to Dock Single Handed
How to Back Out of Slip in a Crosswind
How a Boat Maneuvers
How to Back into a Slip
How to Tie a Bowline
The "Little Things" to Take Sailing
Port Security
Tips for Successful Docking
How to Make a Cleat Hitch and Chain
How to Make a "Stopper" or Figure-8 Knot and the
Clove Hitch
Bonus Tips...
Dropping the Hook
Up Anchor
Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers
The Impeller
