Your boat's logbook

Article Abstract:

Keeping a logbook for one's boat is critical to safety and navigation, and can also work as a cruising guide or improve the resale value of the boat. A well-kept logbook should include not only safety and navigation information, but also performance information, local knowledge of places visited, and boat maintenance records.

United States, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Log-books, Logbooks

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Plotting your location and course

Article Abstract:

A nautical chart and simple navigational instruments such as parallel rules, dividers and a hand-bearing compass are useful tools for determining the boat's location. After pinpointing one's location, one's desired course can then easily be plotted.

Usage, Navigation, Nautical paraphernalia

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Rules of the road

Article Abstract:

There are certain rules of the road that must be followed to become a safe and confident sailor. Right of way is given to the stand-on vessel by the give-way vessel when two boats meet. Lights are very important when sailing during the night.

Laws, regulations and rules, Sailing, Right of way

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