How to handle a following sea
Article Abstract:
The immediate course objective should be kept squarely on the bow in a following sea, and the course should remain constant. Frequent fore and aft bearings should be used to check the course. Compass bearings on distant objects or readings from electronic navigation instruments are also helpful.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1992
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Following seas
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Skippers encounter difficulties when a following sea strikes their boats. Sailing under the worst weather condition is fine if the boats are only heading towards oncoming waves but once they hit the stern, it becomes a challenge. Techniques in handling the stern in such conditions are given.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1998
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Lost at sea
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A boater who is lost at sea should slow down and use the last correct fix to determine present position. The position of the sun or of the North Star can be used to determine basic direction if all else fails.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1992
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