Action by a Give-Way Vessel
The Nav Rule Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall…
Entries by Grant Headifen
Understanding How Airflow Creates Lift
Understanding how Airflow creates lift and the need for smooth airflow when sailing…
Action to Avoid Collision
When you reach the section on who is responsible to give way to whom – in certain circumstances…
Some Navigation Rules Terminology
Understanding Navigation Rules begins with learning some basic Navigation Rules terminology…
Air Flow over the Sails
Similar to steady flight, we’ve got to keep the air flowing over the sails smoothly…
When Turbulent Flow Happens in Sailing
An airplane stalls and falls out of the sky when the wings stop producing as much lift, similar to when turbulent air flow happens in sailing…
Holding a Constant Heading while Adjusting the Sails
We’re heading to a specific point on land or a compass heading. Thus we need to keep the sails flying effectively…
Luffing and Backwinding Sails
Luffing is when the sail is flapping in the wind. Back winding happens usually right before luffing occurs.
More Basic Sail Twist
The wind at the top of the mast has more heeling leverage on the boat than the wind lower…
Sail Twist Basics
How can the wind direction be different between the top of the mast and the bottom?
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