Dock Line Release

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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…

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Propeller Entanglement

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If there is a sudden slowing or stopping of the engine while motoring it is possible that you have picked up some floating line, hopefully not from your vessel.

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Magnetism

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

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Sailing Personnel Emergencies

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As the skipper of a vessel, you are expected to be able to handle situations thrust upon you at a moment’s notice. Many of these situations are boat-related issues, but there are also crew injury issues for which you should be prepared to assess and handle at least enough until professional assistance arrives.

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Hull and Keel

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A sailboat’s hull and keel receive considerable attention from a sailboat designer since they determine the capacity of the vessel, how fast it will go, and the degree of safety and comfort.

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