When a crewmember falls overboard

Article Abstract:

Recovery methods for man-overboard accidents depend on the type of sailboat. Basic steps that should be taken for all boats and methods for big keelboats, small centerboard and doggerboard boats and small keelboats are described.

Management, Accidents, Sailboats, Boats and boating, Boating accidents, Marine accidents

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Understanding apparent wind

Article Abstract:

A boat's sails are trimmed according to apparent wind, which is the combined effect of the speed and direction of the true wind and of the boat. Tips for understanding apparent wind when sailing upwind and downwind are discussed.

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Light-air sailing

Article Abstract:

A mast-head fly is the best means for determining wind direction when sailing in light wind. The effect of the current and techniques for sailing upwind and downwind are discussed.

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