Boating Knowledge Archives

Electrical Measurements

October 17, 2023/by Grant Headifen

To be prepared and understand electrical power usage on a modern vessel, it is important to learn a few basic terms and concepts.

October 17, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Prior to starting the diesel engine: Become familiar with how and when a vessel’s transmission gear shift…

October 17, 2023/by Grant Headifen

The terms “life jacket” and “PFD” are interchangeable, with the latter used in the USA and the former used in most of the rest of the world.

October 17, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Have a dock line untying plan based on the wind and the current direction and then communicate this to the crew. Depending on which is stronger…

October 16, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Weather services will also provide weather warnings, such as small craft or gale warnings for a certain area, as well as fog predictions.

October 16, 2023/by Grant Headifen

A word of caution whenever using any home AC appliances on a vessel. Generally, these devices will work fine

October 16, 2023/by Grant Headifen

We begin with a phenomenon called magnetism. This phenomenon was known thousands of years before electricity. Magnetism was discovered…

October 16, 2023/by Grant Headifen

There is a plethora of equipment specially designed for a variety of emergencies at sea. Some are inexpensive…

October 16, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Since the existence of wind is the primary reason we can sail, it is prudent to know all we can about it.

October 16, 2023/by Grant Headifen

At a sailing group meeting, someone mentioned they were having trouble determining if the boat was pinching or not.