Boat owner's buyer's guide: windlasses: anchor's aweigh

Article Abstract:

Windlasses are boat essentials which should be chosen carefully for a good fit. Factors that are usually taken into consideration when buying one are boat length and their maximum retrieval speed and pull. The different models of windlasses are presented.

Purchasing, Buyers Guide, Windlasses

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Spillage at the fuel dock: who's responsible?

Article Abstract:

Environmental laws render fuel dock spillage finable by up to $5,000. Hence, yachting enthusiasts should be careful when refuelling their vessels. Minimal amounts of spillage also merit the same fine, so care should be given to avoid paying such a sum.

Analysis, Marine pollution, Liability (Law), Legal liability, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Oil spills

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Are we losing our right to anchor?

Article Abstract:

There is a growing trend for local authorities in Florida, Hawaii and other states to enact regulations restricting anchorage. Some of the regulations keep boats from using safe harbors. Boaters are lobbying for a federal standard of rules.

Anchorage (Navigation), Anchorage

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