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Standing Rigging

October 23, 2023/by Grant Headifen

To keep the mast from toppling over, an array of rods, cables, ropes (lines), and wires are attached at various spots on the mast and run down to the bow, stern, and sides of the vessel.

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Electric Windlass

October 23, 2023/by Grant Headifen

An electric windlass is a powerful electric winch that greatly helps in the lowering and raising the anchor.

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Sailboat Mooring Procedures

October 23, 2023/by Grant Headifen

The procedure for tying to a mooring is theoretically very easy. You simply motor up and using a boat hook, grab the float and attach to it to your boat. It sounds simple but you will see many dismal failures when watching others try it.

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Running Aground

October 23, 2023/by Grant Headifen

In the information age, running aground is usually caused by an amateur mistake, and besides the potential damage, it is also highly embarrassing.

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Heave To

October 22, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Heave To in sailing is a way to stop the boat with full sails still up. You might do

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Shore Power Connection

October 22, 2023/by Grant Headifen

One of the more common sources of fire on a boat is a loose connection of the shore power to the receptacle plug on the stern of the boat.

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Sailboat Diesel Engine Fluids

October 22, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Diesel engines make use of a variety of fluids, including raw and coolant water, diesel fuel, and lubricating oil. A problem in the flow of any one of these fluids can cause problems…

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Sailboat Diesel Water Systems

October 22, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Diesel engines run hot because of high compression and therefore need to be cooled. Fortunately, ample cooling is readily available from the water the vessel is sailing in.

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Electronic Communications

October 22, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Nowadays, gigabytes of data can be sent in a second as a digital signal. It is all a complete Wow!

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Raising the Alarm in Emergencies

October 22, 2023/by Grant Headifen

A comprehensive list of how and the equipment used to raise the alarm in sailing emergencies

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