THe long haul: how to tow when you absolutely have to

Article Abstract:

Boat towing is a challenging practice that in most cases should be done only by rescue-at-sea professionals, but sometimes even ordinary boaters must tow another boat. Tips on safe towing include staying clear of the towline and tying the line as a forward bridle instead of to the transom.

Towing

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Crash course: how to survive a collision

Article Abstract:

The best course to follow when a boating collision seems inevitable is to avoid a broadside collision. Other rules of thumb include turning to the right, slowing down and warning passengers and crew.

Ship handling, Collisions at sea, Ship collisions

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Greezed lightnin': how to tie a fassssssst bowline

Article Abstract:

A boater recounts how he never was a boy scout and thus never learned to tie knots, particularly the bowline. Step-by-step illustrated instructions are given on how to tie the bowline.

Knots and splices

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