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Operating in Waves

October 31, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Heading Into Waves (Bow-on or Head Seas) Reduce Speed: Slow down to minimize the impact of hitting waves head-on.

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Prop Walk – The Wash Lift Effect

October 29, 2024/by Grant Headifen

There are two combined reasons that work in unison to create Propwalk. And they are not what you might think. The two effects are the p-factor and the wash-lift factor.

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NauticEd Expands into Powerboat Training with Launch of New Course Series

October 28, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Discover NauticEd’s new Powerboat Courses, offering comprehensive training and certification for beginners and experienced boaters. Learn navigation, docking, safety, and more with globally recognized certifications, including a FREE Navigation Rules Course. Enroll today and gain the skills to charter powerboats confidently!

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AIS

October 27, 2024/by Grant Headifen

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is an automated tracking system used on ships and by Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) for identifying, locating, and tracking vessels.

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Round Turn and Two Half Hitches

October 27, 2024/by Grant Headifen

This knot is used to secure a line to a pole, post, or piling. It’s more secure than a clove hitch and won’t slip under load.

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Safety Briefing

October 25, 2024/by Grant Headifen

For an emergency to take place, an event must have happened. Many of these events can be avoided through proper seamanship and knowledge as well as proper checks and crew briefing for each outing.

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Inverters

October 25, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Inverters are devices used to convert 12-volt DC battery electricity to AC 110-volt or 220-volt electricity. Special electronics in the device take constant level current and turn it into an alternating sine wave-shaped current.

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Momentum

October 25, 2024/by Grant Headifen

When it comes to collisions, while we are taught to believe speed is the sworn enemy of docks and other boats, actually it is momentum rather than speed that the docks should be shivering in the pilings.

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Towing Boats

October 24, 2024/by Grant Headifen

To tow a vessel, form a “bridle” from the rear cleats on the rescue boat.

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Electric Windlass

October 22, 2024/by Grant Headifen

An electric windlass is a powerful electric winch that greatly helps in the lowering and raising the anchor.

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