There’s usually one critical line to get ashore when you return to your home berth, and far too often the job can be a nightmare, particularly in marinas beset with tidal streams. To access …
Red diesel in cans
Next season when you’re stocking up for that extended cruise, don’t forget to fill the fuel jerry-cans from a garage and use the car to hump them down to the boat. To access this post, you …
Dry out the lights
Navigation lights, radar scanners, spreader lights and everything electrical on deck take a beating in season. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual …
Towed under
Creeping around headlands close in is all very well by daylight, so long as you keep a good lookout... To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 …
Dodgy sunset
Here’s a proper red sky and it’s at night, promising sailors a day of delight after breakfast in the morning. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual …
Know your charts
This section of a vector plotter chart contains two navigation buoys. Neither shows any significant detail about how it is lit. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest …
