Your Pocket Sailing Instructor Podcast

#34: Winterizing!

11.17.2022 - By Penny CaldwellPlay

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This week I am back to regular episodes and focusing on boat winterizing! Boo!! This means I'm putting my Spindrift away for a few months, but such is life. I do LOVE having seasons and the shifting weather though, just not the fact that I won't be sailing for a few months ;-).

Some episodes to catch up on:

EP 30: Sailing in Croatia - Getting Organized

EP 31: Chartering in Croatia - Starting to have fun!

EP 32: Adventuring in Croatia - Itinerary & Highlights

FREEBIE alert! Downloadable checklist available at sailnelson.com/podcast

Key Tips With Boat Winterizing

Sails & Canvas - remove, clean, repair as needed

Electronics - remove, update, clean

Safety Gear - remove, clean, repair, replace as needed

Water Systems - empty, clean, pump through antifreeze

Fuel Systems - fill tank, add stabilizer, empty any water, change filters

I have created a FREE checklist for you to download!

Take the guesswork out of winterizing with my thorough, organized, checklist!

Overall, winterizing your boat properly and thoroughly will help you make sure that you can kick off next season quickly, and with fewer headaches! Put in the work now, and reap the rewards next season.

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