Lightning strikes and cruising yacht First of all, let me say that a lightning strike on the water has a low probability. Saying this, when …
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How to anchor your sailboat How to anchor your sailboat indeed… Easy, right? You have an anchor somewhere on the front of your boat and …
Why use nautical miles and knots in sailing? We use nautical miles and knots in sailing because a nautical mile is based on the circumference …
Sailing racing rules simplified Question: “What do you call two sailing boats in sight of each other?” Answer: “A race…” Even when we are cruising …
Buying your first sailboat Buying your first sailboat is an exciting prospect but it can be full of pitfalls and disappointments if you venture into …
Buoys Marks and Beacons In this article, we will have a closer look at buoys, marks and beacons that you may come across in your …
Guide to marine navigation lights A guide to marine navigation lights is an attempt to simplify the numerous lighting requirements yachts have as well as …
200 Nautical Terms and Sailing Phrases That Have Enriched The English Language This article is all about sailing terms that found new meaning. We have …
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Anchors: Best anchor for a sailboat? We have all been there. Late at night, the wind direction changed and the wind is up to 35 …
Batteries on a boat Batteries on a boat are required to be marine batteries. Marine batteries are designed for the harsh vibrating and pounding they …
