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July 10, 2018

Gear Looking for the best way to sail from here to there? Check this app out. FastSeas is a weather routing and departure planning web site which can be used with laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.

Source: App of the Month: FastSeas Weather Routing

July 10, 2018

What was anyone not thinking? In fog with no navigation system or marine radio. CHICAGO — The Coast Guard located a motor vessel with 49 people aboard after one of the passengers called 911 stating she was concerned that the operator … Continue reading →

Source: Coast Guard locates vessel with 49 people after passenger calls 911 reporting operator lost in heavy fog off Navy Pier.

November 24, 2017

Turkey Tie-Ups

Destinations If you’re going to gather together a hundred or so sailors on a dozen boats on Thanksgiving Day, then you best do it properly. If you’re going to gather together a hundred or so sailors on a dozen boats on Thanksgiving Day, then you best do it properly.

Source: Turkey Tie-Ups

November 24, 2017

Antwerp-based tanker owner and operator Euronav has disposed of Artois, the oldest very large crude carrier (VLCC) in its fleet. The 298,330 dwt tanker has been sold for USD 22 million to the… [[ This is a content summary only.

Source: Euronav Sells Its Oldest VLCC

April 30, 2017

Service your winches and rinse blocks with fresh water On Deck Give each winch a quick spin. If they’re not turning freely, now is the time to strip and clean them. Windlass issues are almost always down to poor connections. Inspect these closely, especially at the foot switches, and if necessary take the connections apart, clean them, apply some petroleum jelly or dielectric grease and reassemble.

Source: 35 Things to Check Before You Launch Your Boat

April 16, 2017

Boating techniques:

If the weather is less than ideal, take some extra measures to ensure everyone’s comfort on your cruise. Keeping comfortable and calm is a part of staying safe on the water.  Remember to where a lifejacket, and PSB.

  • Check the weather
  • Prep Your Crew
  • Get Tuned
  • Check Your Canvas
  • Play the Sheets
  • Keep it Calm
  • Head Up or Run
  • Tend to the Stick

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Source: Keeping Control in Heavy Air

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