Many a yacht crew has to struggle with heaving in a purchase because the lead off the final block is bad. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) …
Give her a sheer
Wind-against-tide anchoring is always a potential nightmare. The problem is that the boat lines herself up with the tide, which places her more or less stern to the wind. To access this …
Standard pressure
The predicted tide height can vary by a foot or more depending on atmospheric pressure. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift …
The mighty bull rope
This tip is offered to all gaffers and boats fortunate enough to have a bowsprit. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift Membership. …
Oops!
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 …
