If things get a bit serious on deck, how will you wish you had spent the previous 5 minutes? This podcast explores the practical implementation of becoming proficient at shortening your sails and balancing your monohull or multihull whilst on downwind passages.

Shortening your sails when sailing downwind

Above &amp; Beyond Boating specialises in providing self paced e-learning for the boating community. 

Our courses are structured to help you learn about boat handling, navigation and safety and teach the broader seamanship skills needed to be confident and safe at sea.

Our training pathways are perfect if you want to spend more time boating, are open to learning and developing your skills, and are passionate about being on the water.

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Above & Beyond Boating specialises in providing self paced e-learning for the boating community. Our courses are structured to help you learn about boat handling, navigation and safety and teach the broader seamanship skills needed to be confident and safe at sea. Our training pathways are perfect if you want to spend more time boating, are open to learning and developing your skills, and are passionate about being on the water.

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