Pre-Season Battery Inspection and Maintenance Most of us have had a long wait to meet our boats and understandably we are all impatient to leave the dock as soon as possible. But don’t forget, patience is a very important aspect of good seamanship. So, don’t push your boat away from the dock until she is […]
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On top of a long and cold winter, recent Covid19 outbreak kept most of us away from our boats, longer than usual. This year’s spring commissioning will be quite different than the earlier ones, because of time pressure and extended left alone period of the boats. Below, is a list of quick tips in order
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Continuing from the previous post… Sailors superstitions are unique beliefs held by sailors or mariners, traditionally widespread globally… More sailors superstitions….. Never Rename a Ship Probably the most feared one of all sailors superstitions…. After a ship is named and christened, changing the name of the ship is considered bad luck. According to legend, each
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Sailors superstitions are another good sign that Seamanship or sailing is literally beyond borders… Skills, rules, and practices are mostly the same all around the globe… Even the lore of the sea is more or less the same beyond local cultures. This side of the sea fascinates me the most… like being a member of
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A Story about the figureheads… Do boats have souls? ….. I always believe so… I treated every boat I owned, I sailed or I worked on, as they have souls. On the other hand, the lore, legend, salty stories of seasoned sailors always fascinate me. Let’s have a look at the lore and the history
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With the summer boating season just around the corner, it is important to refresh our knowledge about boating safety. Every year, the U.S. Coast Guard compiles statistics on reported recreational boating accidents. These statistics are derived from accident reports that are filed by the owners/operators of recreational vessels involved in accidents. The fifty states, five
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sea trial is essential when buying a new or used boat. If it’s done right you’ll obtain valuable information you need to purchase with confidence or move on. With a poorly performed sea trial, you might end up buying someone else,s problem or a boat that’s a bad fit for you and your family.
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