The Wind in Your Face
Obviously, motoring comes with a huge responsibility considering the non-breathable properties of water and the other crazies out there who have not taken this course.
Obviously, motoring comes with a huge responsibility considering the non-breathable properties of water and the other crazies out there who have not taken this course.
Electric storms are frightening. On inland waters, they can arrive very quickly, especially on a hot sultry day.
Since it is a good idea to keep your boat on top of the water, it’s good to understand the dynamics of water. Thus waves is a big topic when it comes to safe boating and weather.
The bowline knot creates a secure, non-slip loop at the end of a rope. It is commonly used for securing a line to a post, cleat, or ring.
The anchor bend is specifically designed for attaching a rope to an anchor shackle or ring or pole. It’s very secure and less likely to slip under load.
Below is a brief summary of how locations are commonly expressed on different surfaces.
The modified deep-V hull is a variation of the traditional deep-V hull, designed to offer a compromise between the benefits of a deep-V hull and the stability of flatter hull designs.
Typically, people own their own monohulls but they will charter a cat on a vacation.
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 are installed on some ATONS. The lights are usually alternating on and off on some consistent interval to distinguish one ATON from another.
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