When you’re piloting close inshore and everything is happening fast, trying to take and plot magnetic position lines is generally a bust. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea …
When the going gets tough
It’s all very well imagining that a roller genoa is the answer to all our prayers. It certainly makes life easier in light and moderate going, but when the big winds blow, most of them set like a …
Get the grib
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Holding station
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 …
