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What's your line?; How not to turn a cleat into missile

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Mooring cleats can be dangerous when improperly knotted. Boat owners and enthusiasts are advised to stay on the opposite side of the cleat while tailing a boat to avoid serious injury. Three-strand nylon lines are recommended for smaller boats instead of large braided ropes.

Author: Renininger, Stuart
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1999
Single-point moorings, Single point moorings

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Navigating to win

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Electronic navigation has changed the role of navigators with the development of new and modern navigational equipment. This equipment includes electronic charting software which makes information such as boat's position, desired course and tidal flow easier to access.

Author: Abrams, Don
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
Innovations, Navigation systems, Electronics in navigation

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Stretching horizons

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Basic navigation skills are always useful and can provide boaters with the opportunity to sail longer distances or in poor weather. Charts and a compass are useful navigation aids. Compass use is described.

Author: McKeown, Bill
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Outdoor Life
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0030-7076
Year: 1992

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Subjects list: Methods, Safety and security measures, Column, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Navigation
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