Hurricane season
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Boatowners keeping their boats close to the Atlantic Sea or Gulf of Mexico should know what to do in case a hurricane approaches. Timing is important when avoiding the path of a hurricane. When abandoning the boat becomes imperative, boaters should take ashore their ship's papers, including registration certificate and insurance policy.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1995
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Anticipating wind and waves
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Wave conditions are influenced by other factors in addition to wind speed. The length of time the wind has been blowing, its unobstructed distance and its angle in relations to current are important. Tips for anticipating changing seas are included.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1993
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Reading the wind
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Wind strength and direction are important in predicting boating weather, as well as an area's flow of tide and prevailing currents. Clockwise wind means fair weather. Foul weather is likely when the wind is backing counterclockwise.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1992
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