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Tag: Sailing Collision Regulations

  • Docking & Anchoring

    Introduction Anchor and dock safely with a good understanding of the rules for anchoring in the region. Follow the rules for docking, anchoring and safer boating practices which mentioned in this article : Dock without causing damage to the bottom, shoreline and environment – this includes boats dropping anchor over coral heads. Always look out…

  • Sailing Safety

    Why Sailing Safety Sailing is one of the most fun things you can do on a boat, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. While it’s important to always have a life jacket and flares on board, there are other steps that boaters should take to make sure they’re safe at all…

  • Most Popular Sailboat Anchor Types

    Introduction Anchors are one of the most important pieces of gear for any vessel, but it’s not always clear which type you should choose. This post will help you choose the right anchor for your vessel and let you know how to install it properly. Fluke Anchors Flukes are what you’ll find most often on…

  • A Guide to Sailing Pilotage and Passage Planning

    Introduction Every sailor knows that, with the right Planning and Preparation, a voyage can be an amazing adventure. But even if you’ve sailed a lot of different boats and done plenty of coastal cruising, you still need to plan every voyage with care. Planning for your passage is just as important as choosing which route…

  • 50 Best Sailing Gifts: Sailing Gear & Gadgets

    Introduction Sailing is the best. It’s not just the beautiful scenery, or even the thrill of mastering a new sport. For me and many other sailors, it’s about spending time with family and friends while exploring new places. I love sailing because it brings everyone together whether they’re young or old and let us explore…

  • 12 Best Sailboat Anchors for Any Sailor

    Introduction Everyone knows that you need sailboat anchors for your boat when you’re out on the water, but choosing the best anchor is more complicated than it seems. You want an anchor that’s sturdy enough to hold your boat in place but also light enough for you to pull out of the water when necessary.…

  • How Does a Sailboat Keel Work?

    Introduction Sailboat Keel is great because they’re both elegant and functional. They’re also beautiful to look at, which is why I love sailing them on weekends! What most people don’t realize is that sailboats need keels to stay balanced and stable in the water. But what exactly is a keel? Why do boats have them?…

  • Sailing Collision Regulations & Right of Way Rules

    Introduction The International Sailing Collision Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (72 Collision Regulations/COLREGS) is an international maritime treaty which defines a set of rules to avoid collision between two moving vessels. The COLREGs apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith, subject to the exclusions in Rule 2…

  • The Ultimate Pre-Sail Checklist 

    Introduction So let’s get started with our ultimate pre-sail checklist: I love sailing. It’s one of my favorite things to do and something I try to do as often as possible. But there’s nothing like being out on the water and realizing that you forgot something important or didn’t prep properly. That can be a…

  • How Difficult Is It to Learn to Sail?

    Introduction Learn to Sail?- When I was a kid, my parents would take me and my brother on the boat every weekend. As soon as we could walk, they started putting us in life jackets and setting us down on the dock. We learned to swim in a pool next to the boat slip at…