Boating Knowledge Archives

Sailboat Diesel Engine Operation

October 14, 2023/by Grant Headifen

As noted earlier, diesel engines are sturdy and highly reliable, and operating them today is straightforward.

Global Positioning System

October 14, 2023/by Grant Headifen

GPS stands for global positioning system. It uses a network of satellites in orbit. Although the GPS is used as a navigation device, it is also a form of communication to the vessel.

Anchoring Courtesy

October 14, 2023/by Grant Headifen

After safely and securely anchoring your vessel, there are certain factors to contend with – most are common sense.

Basic Surface Geometry

October 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Below is a brief summary of how locations are commonly expressed on different surfaces.

While we have touched on weather concepts in this Module, no one can expect you to be a meteorologist (unless you are one) and do a good enough job at predicting the weather with enough quality to guarantee your safety.

Sailboat Electrical Panels

October 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

The sailboat electrical panel, located at the navigation station, normally has two distinct and separately marked sections; one section is devoted to 110-volt or 220-volt AC power and…

Sails

October 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Sails are sophisticated objects. It is not only the materials they are made from that are important, but also, the way they are cut and sewn.

Aids To Navigation (ATONS)

October 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Aids to Navigation include buoys, lights, lighthouses, and markers, among others…

Returning a sailboat to the Slip

October 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Time flies when you are sailing. But sadly, the moment comes when you must return and put your vessel back in its slip.

Sailboat Maneuvering Topics

October 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

With practice, wind direction and current direction are not too much of a problem. But what can get you into trouble is extremely high winds. Be prepared to change…