When you are avoiding a COLLISION make sure use a succession of SMALL course changes! You should always consider slackening your vessel’s speed, coming to a FULL STOP and or reversing your engines in order to properly access a situation. … Continue reading →
Another important area to consider as related to COLLISIONS is SAFE SPEED. So the MOST important thing to remember is that according to the International Rules of the Road SAFE SPEED is when your vessel can take proper and EFFECTIVE … Continue reading →
From now on we are going to getting into the most important RULES if you plan to sail a boat. Here is what the RULES say regarding when TWO sailing vessels meet and must maneuver to avoid COLLISION: *When each … Continue reading →
