Holding station in a strong breeze, it’s only natural to try to hang in head-to-wind. In fact, most modern yachts don’t like this. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest …
Compensating for leeway
Here’s an easy system for making sure you apply leeway correctly on a course to steer. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift …
Keep a track
Using a chart plotter without activating the ‘projected track’ feature is like eating chips without salt and vinegar. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership …
Cardinal errors
Everyone who has been on a navigation course knows what cardinal marks mean. If you have not had the benefit of formal training... To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest …
Early-morning fog
When you awaken on a what ought to be clear, quiet morning to find mist like this crawling around, don’t be disheartened. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership …
Wide in, tight out
Old racing hands know that the quickest way to round a mark of the course is to approach it wide, then tighten the turn as you round. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest …
