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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mooring a Sailboat

October 14, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Mooring a vessel means attaching it to a float that is firmly and permanently anchored to the sea bottom.

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Top 10 Sailing Superstitions

October 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Sailors have long believed that certain things can bring good or bad luck on a voyage. And many still believe these sailing superstitions!

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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.

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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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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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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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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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