Because the nautical mile is about 2000 yards in length, it is also more or less 6000 feet. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift …
Fill ´er up!
Fuel tank gauges have a habit of ‘failing dangerous’ and many a yacht has had her diesel splutter to an ignominious halt with the gauge still reading encouragingly full. To access this …
Chips with everything
The unsung hero of boat husbandry is a cheap plastic gallon jug of ordinary malt vinegar. Not only does it give your chips that special something, it can be used for any of the following... …
Hands free
It’s surprising how many folks with autopilots only use them on passage. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift Membership. …
Tom and Dick
f you’re going off watch and you’re feeling a little ‘Tom and Dick’ (that’s ‘seasick’ in East London), don’t even think about struggling into a bunk up forward that may have your name on it. …
The other skipper’s shoes
Out at sea, a ship is approaching. You’ve decided you’re on a steady bearing and are the give-way vessel. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or …
