Aids To Navigation (ATONS)
Aids to Navigation include buoys, lights, lighthouses, and markers, among others…
Aids to Navigation include buoys, lights, lighthouses, and markers, among others…
Time flies when you are sailing. But sadly, the moment comes when you must return and put your vessel back in its slip.
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…
Fire Extinguishers Fire Extinguishers are given a letter rating that matches the type of fire they will be battling.
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…
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.
Sailboat Inverters are devices used to convert 12-volt DC battery electricity to AC 110-volt or 220-volt electricity. Special electronics in
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.
Below is a brief summary of how locations are commonly expressed on different surfaces.
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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