Rigging for shorthanded sailing

Article Abstract:

The practical solutions and techniques for the blue water sailor are described. The boom is the dangerous piece of gear on any size of the boat, before raising the boom from the gallows with the rigid vang, a four part tackle from the boom center to the lee toerail and move the mainsheet traveler to windward, thereby eliminating any crashing back and forth while hoisting the mainsail.

General services, Safety and security measures, Sailing

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Staying put in tricky anchorages

Article Abstract:

Having the right gears and skills lets the sailor overcome the challenges faced in isolated waters. A good selection of big anchors is carried to handle different types of holding ground.

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Navigation: A sense of where you are

Article Abstract:

Generations of fishermen have found their way in the sea with few, if any, modern aid to navigation. Morgan's Cloud, a new navigation tool and benefits of the same are described.

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Radio & TV communications equipment, Search and navigation equipment, Boat Building, Boat building and repairing, Boat Building & Repair, Hardware, not elsewhere classified, Marine Navigation Equip, Usage, Technology application, Boating industry, Marine navigation equipment

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