Basic Sail Telltale Control
Controlling the Telltales by Trimming the Sail. The concept here is actually pretty simple. The golden rule is, when…
Entries by Grant Headifen
Keeping the Telltales Flying Steady
As a sailor we are doing one of two things when it comes to sail trim, either holding a course or trimming to our sails…
Sailboats vs Sailboats Nav Rules
Sailboats On The Same Tack The Rule 12 a(ii) when both have the wind on the same…
Safe Speed Nav Rule
The Rule Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can…
Crossing Situations Nav Rules
The Rule 15 (a) when two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel…
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…
Action by a Give-Way Vessel
The Nav Rule Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall…
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…
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