More than watching where you're going

Article Abstract:

Sea accidents are usually caused by collisions where both parties fail to see the other before they can take precautionary measures. It is suggested that aside from a human lookout, electronic mechanisms such as a radar reflector and detector or simply lighting the sails would help prevent such accidents.

Prevention, Marine accidents

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Midwinter day trip

Article Abstract:

The participation of a sailor in a gathering of wooden boats in Morehead City, NC, is narrated. The sailor used a 20' Simmons Sea Skiff for the trip while his friends brought along a 1930 round-stern wooden boat.

Personal narratives, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Sailors

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Landing light

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the techniques which aid successful docking procedures are presented. The importance of good preparation of rigging and lines before docking manoeuvres are attempted is discussed.

Methods, Management, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Single-point moorings, Single point moorings

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