Introduction to Catamarans
Typically, people own their own monohulls but they will charter a cat on a vacation.
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Icicle Hitch
The Icicle Hitch is used to tie a rope to an object, such as a pole, spar, or another rope, particularly when the surface is smooth or slippery.
Lights on ATONS
Lights are installed on some ATONS. The lights are usually alternating on and off on some consistent interval to distinguish one ATON from another.
PFDs: Inherently buoyant – Inflatable – Hybrid
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) are the essential safety equipment for boating, and they come in three main categories…
Dock End Ties – Returning
Wind blowing you off the dock Plan a fairly steep approach so that you are facing more into the wind.
Mastering Catamarans
As now learned, Cats can turn inside their own length, they can vector sideways, and using the bulldozer effect you can instantly rotate the Cat to point in any direction, you can do almost anything.
Navigation Units
Sailors are forever measuring stuff. This brings us to the subject of navigation units. As we all remember from the good ol’ school days, measurement is the process of comparing something with an established standard.
Powerboat Hull Materials
The hull material of a large powerboat significantly influences its performance, durability, cost, and suitability for specific boating activities.
The Art of Stopping a Boat
Stopping a boat safely and efficiently under power is a crucial skill for any competent boat operator. Different scenarios call for different techniques, and knowing how your boat reacts under each maneuver is essential for safety and control.
Using a Bow Thruster
With your stern to the wind, or on a calm day and the boat is at a standstill next to a buoy, engage the bow thruster for 1 second to starboard.
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