Rudderless (Sailing) in Seattle (video)
A Practical Guide to Rudderless Sailing (pdf)
Capsize Recovery (video) Scoop method, capsize with kite up and inverted.
Capsize Recovery (video) “California Roll” method. Note: only use this on a dinghy with a large mastead float like the Quest.
How to sail with a spinnaker on a small boat
Big Lines, Little Lines (control lines and sheets as they relate to sail trim)
LifeSling (video)
LifeSling Hoist Practice (video)
How to Coil and Stow Braided Lines & Rope (video)
How to Trim Sails (Carol Hasse video)
How to Trim the Headsail (Carol Hasse video)
How to Trim the Mainsail (Carol Hasse video)
Gybing with a Symmetric Spinnaker (article & video)
Safety
Cold water shock causes an uncontroed gasp and rapid breathing imediatly upon entering water below 60° F which can lead to drowing. The risk of hypothermia increases with lower water tempratures and exposure time. It is recommended to wear a wetsuit or drysuit dinghy sailing anytime the water is below 60° F even if the air temprature is warm.
King County Lake Buoy Data the source for Lake Washington water tempurature
How much breeze is too much breeze, a decision guide. This is a seamanship guide to help each sailor know when to stretch their limits and when to stay off the water.
Navigation
This video will help you with the resources to complete the Quiz and Float plan required for Advanced Membership
Deep Zoom a voyage planning tool
GPS Naudical Chart an online chart viewer
How to “Lock Through” the Hiram M. Chittenden/Ballard Locks
Seattle Area Bridges (vertical clearances, opening procedures, opening times)
U.S. Coast Guard Notice to Mariner for Washington State (current activities affecting navigation such as bridge construction, dredging, chart discrepancies, aids to navigation)
chandleries & Parts/Supplies
Fisheries Supply (set up your Fisheries Supply Account to get the Renton Sailing Center member discount)
Just for Fun
Physics of Sailing (video)
Vixen’s Voyage (family sailing around the world)