With GPS so reliable, it’s easy to become complacent in fog. Looking for Chichester Bar beacon, for example? To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual …
Taking up the slack
When there’s a foot or two of slack left on a mooring line that’s been made up, it’s always tempting to tidy up by popping a turn of the standing part (the section between your boat and the dock) …
One final waypoint
On a passage of some length (South Coast to Cherbourg, or East Coast to Flushing, for example), it’s tempting to make the final waypoint at the outer harbour entrance. To access this post, …
Don’t hog the hammerhead
Hammerhead marina berths can seem as rare as oaks growing in mid-Channel, especially if you’ve a larger-than-average yacht. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership …
Heeling Error
In these days of GPS navigation, people tend to ignore changes in deviation caused when the boat heels and lumps of structural iron alter their relationship with the compass. To access this …
To Spring or not to Spring
Midships cleats are very useful in marinas for rigging lines that prevent the boat from surging fore and aft. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual …
