
What is Sail Chat? Sail chat is an open discussion hosted by Ken Wachter over Zoom on every third Wednesday of the month. Whether you are a beginner or have several years of experience, you can ask questions and share your sailing/boating knowledge, techniques, and experiences with other sailors. Anyone interested in attending can email Ken Wachter at justkenwachter@gmail.com.
December 2020 - Winterizing your boat:
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a) Do you have check list of what you need to do before the winter hits?
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b) Do I need a heater or a dehumidifier or both?
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c) Holding tank maintenance
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d) What to do topside of your boat.
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January 2021 - What and what not to pack for a long trip:
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a) Understanding what to bring and what not to bring on a long trip
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b) What storage containers work best for storing food, clothes, and water
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c) What is the best cooler for me on my trip?
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February 2021 - What you should have for a safe boating experience in the Northwest:
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a) Do you have a check list of what you need before you depart?
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b) Do you have everything you need to be safe on the water?
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c) Do you know what to do if you have a boating accident on the water?
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d) Do you have all your necessary paperwork and insurance?
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March 2021 - Racing, what you need to know:
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a) What do you need to know about the rules for racing?
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b) How do I know the course for the race that I am participating in?
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c) How many people make for a good race team?
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d) Do I need to have my boat registered with any racing association to race?
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April 2021 - Man overboard, how to get back into your boat:
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a) What to do if someone goes overboard
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b) Do I have the right equipment to bring someone back on board?
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c) What are the things I need to do once I get person that went overboard back onto my boat?
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May 2021 - Tide and current; how it affects your sailing:
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a) How do I read a tide table?
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b) How do I read a current table?
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c) How does the current affect my travel?
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d) How does the tide affect my boat?
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June 2021 - The differ type of sails:
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a) What is the difference in sails?
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b) What you need to know before purchasing your next sail.
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c) What maintenance are required on my sails?
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July 2021 - ABCs of anchoring:
a) Chain or rope, what is the difference and what should I use?
b) How to calculate how much line to leave out.
c) What size of anchor should my boat have?
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d) Stern anchoring, when should I do a stern anchor?
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e) When to tie up to shore and use an anchor
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f) How to use a buoy ball
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August 2021 - Trimming the sails:
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a) How to trim sails for the best results
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b) How do I trim the main to the head sail?
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c) What should I look for when trimming my sails?
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September 2021- Knots, ropes, lines, and sheets:
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a) Which knot is the best overall knot?
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b) How to tie all those knots
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c) Which rope should I use for tying knots?
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d) What are the different types of lines?
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e) When should I replace my lines and sheets?
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October 2021 - Women behind the helm:
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a) How to take control of the boat.
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b) How to call out the commands like a pro.
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c) How does the helmsman control the heeling of the boat?
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November 2021 - What should I know before leaving the dock with guests?
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a) Do you have a check list?
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b) Do you have enough life jackets?
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c) Is there a clear role for each guest and do they know how to carry it out?
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December 2021 - Basic boat maintenance:
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a) When and how should I change my oil?
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b) Understanding the basic maintenance of your winches.
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c) When should I pull my boat out to bottom paint?
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d) How do clean my holding tank?
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e) How to check my batteries?
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f) How to check your boat’s rigging.
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g) How to make a check list for your boat.
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h) When should I call a pro?
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January 2022 - Selling or buying a boat:
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a) What should I be looking at before I take the plunge?
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b) Should I use a boat broker to sell my boat?
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c) What type of insurance should I purchase for my boat?
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d) How old is too old of a boat to purchase?
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February 2022 - Rules of the road (Water):
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a) Understand the basic rules
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b) How to read the markers
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c) What to know when you are cruising inland waters and offshore?
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March 2022 - So, you want to be a liveaboard:
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a) What should you know before becoming a liveaboard?
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b) What size of boat makes the best liveaboard?
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April 2022 - Cooking on your boat:
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a) What are some of the best meal to cook aboard my boat?
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b) How to cook aboard my boat.
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c) What type of pots and pans should I purchase?
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d) Do I need an oven or microwave?
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