When a powerboat is moving forward you’ll notice that it turns more easily in one direction than the other, this is due to a dynamic effect called propeller torque or propeller-induced torque.

Satellite communications are an essential tool for boaters, providing reliable connectivity even in the most remote ocean areas where traditional communication methods like cell phones and VHF radios are not effective.

When it comes to dinghy operations, the following is a dangerous attitude: “It’s only a short distance ashore—jump in, she’ll be right!”

The figure-eight knot, or stopper knot, is used to prevent a rope from slipping out of a device or from running through a block or hole.