Fight or flight: how to get home when the going gets rough

Article Abstract:

The heaving-to technique in steering against bad weather may be applicable to large vessels and tugs but not on small powerboats. Small boat pilots should, instead, opt for a zig-zag pattern toward their point of destination or steer for the open seas.

---

Running' on empty

Article Abstract:

Professional and amateur boaters need to develop skills to optimize their ship's fuel consumption. Several tips on how one can improve fuel efficiency are discussed.

---

Direct approach

Article Abstract:

Backing a single-outboard boat up to a dock is not as easy as some experts claim. Tips are presented for docking at a marina in crosswinds or strong currents.

Management, Motorboats

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Sailing to Helena's humble saints. Closing the circle with Neptune's approval. Memories of Papua New Guinea
• Abstracts: Tips from the top: Talking points. Divine lines. Shrouds lite
• Abstracts: Deion for a day. Tim McKyer: "My mouth seems to get in the way of greatness." (Interview) Deion Sanders: ignoring his critics, the cornerback outfielder rapper remains Prime
• Abstracts: Every which way but up; we test four fishfinders that look in new directions. What's the catch?
• Abstracts: Why U.S. women face future shock. Different strokes. The game's greatest injustice

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.