We’ve said this before, but it’s worth repeating early in the season. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift Membership. …
Towing speed
If you’re ever unfortunate enough to require a tow, watch out for over-enthusiastic motor-boat drivers. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 …
‘Fenders port side!’
How many marina masters must be laughing in their beards as they hand out their more notorious berths! ‘Z 26’ might well be a plum spot at high water slack, but as soon as the ebb gets going it could …
A mind of her own
Long-keeled yachts with their rudders hung from the keel itself – or a long fin with a skeg for that matter – have a well-deserved reputation for being hard to handle astern under power. To …
Don’t get caught out of date
The Small Ships Registration people generally contact registered owners and advise them when their five-year SSR is about to expire. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest …
A clean heave
To heave a line ashore or to another boat, it’s best to follow a set procedure. Here’s what ships’ crews do. It works just as well on a yacht. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea …
