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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…

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Sailboat Fire Extinguishers and Requirements

October 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Fire Extinguishers Fire Extinguishers are given a letter rating that matches the type of fire they will be battling.

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Spinning Propeller

October 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

As you sail along, the water flowing over your propeller will cause it to spin. Some sailboats are fitted with a special alternator that will create electricity…

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Navigation Units

October 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Sailors are forever measuring stuff. This brings us to the subject of navigation units. As we all remember from the good ol’ school days, measurement is the process of comparing something with an established standard.

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Sailboat Inverters

October 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Sailboat Inverters are devices used to convert 12-volt DC battery electricity to AC 110-volt or 220-volt electricity. Special electronics in

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Sea Anchor

October 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Finally, there is something called a “sea anchor.” These can be a variety of devices used to slow down a vessel caught in high winds and turbulent seas.

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Basic Surface Geometry

October 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

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

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Vessel Lights and Shapes

October 12, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Nighttime can be a beautiful time to sail. However, night vision is not the same as day vision and so rules have been established to ensure safety.

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Sail Trim

October 12, 2023/by Grant Headifen

While setting the sails to general rules of thumb will get you really close to a good sail set,

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Reefing the Sails

October 12, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Before heading out, check forecasted wind conditions to see if you might need to reef at some point during the day. If so, make appropriate reefing preparations in the calm marina and ensure your crew knows the procedure.

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