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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…

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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.

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Aids To Navigation (ATONS)

October 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

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

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Holding a Straight Course in Sailing

October 12, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Holding a straight course is an imperative skill to master as you learn to sail. As an experienced sailor, nothing is more distracting to a good day out sailing than a novice helmsperson swinging the boat in all directions.

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Securing Your Sailboat

October 12, 2023/by Grant Headifen

It is convenient to have dock lines that are pre-set to the right length with loops on the end and are permanently mounted onto the marina cleats. Now, when you return to the dock you simply slip the loops over your vessel cleats.

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Latitude and Longitude

October 12, 2023/by Grant Headifen

The latitude and longitude coordinate system is the key navigational concept for sailing. It is the mariner’s coordinate system.

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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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Sailing Heave To

October 12, 2023/by Grant Headifen

When you have successfully hove-to (heaved-to), your sailboat will be in a stable situation with the mainsail and headsail still up. Your forward speed will be minimal and…

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