A collection of a few tips from the acknowledged masters of sailing
Anticipation
“A seaman laboring under an undue sense of security becomes at once worth hardly half his salt.” (Joseph Conrad, The Mirror of the Sea)
“The rule…
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Feature Article
Subject:
Seamanship and Awareness
Adapted from the foreword to the 4th edition, The Annapolis Book of Seamanship,
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Feature Article
Subject:
Seamanship and Awareness
When we think about boating safety, all of us can come up with a specific story, perhaps several, that previously taught us about the ocean, how sailboats perform, and how to avoid trouble. Frequently, these stories involved trouble of one sort or…
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Feature Article
Subject:
Anchoring
In August of 2014, Fortress Anchors conducted an extensive anchor test on Chesapeake Bay, south of Solomon’s Island, in deep, sticky mud. I was asked to be the impartial observer, based on my participation in anchor tests for several decades.
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Safety Moment
Subject:
Safety Gear, Boat, Dinghy Management
Dinghy Safety Checklist
It only takes a few minutes to verify that your dinghy is "good to go."
USCG Federal Requirements - IMPORTANT NOTE: States may have additional requirements for registration of all types of boats and young…