Securing against a high wall, one of the biggest problems is that the lines must be so long to reach the dock that, as the tide rises, the boat swings out awkwardly. To access this post, …
A path through the rocks
Even a chart plotter can sometimes be wrong. Threading your way through a well-trodden but tiny pass in the rocks, the smallest datum shift can put you in dire danger. To access this post, …
The double transit
Every skipper knows about lining up two objects ‘in transit’ to keep the boat on a straight track in a cross-tide. What’s less obvious is monitoring both sides of a gap such as this harbour entrance …
The cruel sea
Look at the sea that’s running just outside this harbour wall – and note how lovely and calm it is inside. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) …
Flip the fenders in
It’s a sensible policy to rig warps and fenders in good time. Sailing along with them over the side well before you arrive is not so bright, however. To access this post, you must purchase …
The choice
The Choice Raymarine plotter is set up to show both the conventional ways of navigating to a waypoint. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 …
