Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)

August 11, 2024/by Grant Headifen

This is a big page with a lot of text. BUT knowing that the biggest killer in boating is drowning, it is just a good idea to take special notice of this page.

Turning Made Easy – by Prop Dynamics

August 9, 2024/by Grant Headifen

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 for Boaters

August 9, 2024/by Grant Headifen

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.

Dinghy Safety

August 7, 2024/by Grant Headifen

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!”

Figure Eight

August 6, 2024/by Grant Headifen

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.