The calculation to avoid involuntary drying out when anchoring on a falling tide is a lot easier than many imagine. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual …
Sail on the Moon-tide
If you sail in central southern England, you’ll find spring high waters equate to midnight and mid-day. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or …
Calibrate the log
The easiest way to calibrate a log is to wait until you’re operating inside a lock somewhere... To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year …
An easier furl
Roller genoas have revolutionised cruising under sail, but without a bit of basic maintenance they can still make life a lot tougher than it need be. To access this post, you must purchase …
Can’t see it for looking at it
Can’t find the buoy or pier head you’re looking for from seawards? To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift Membership. …
Main only
All sorts of boat handling manoeuvres under sail are more easily executed under mainsail only. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year …