Here is one of the MOST IMPORTANT things to remember to avoid a COLLISION with an approaching vessel! In this day of NON SITUATIONAL AWARENESS except the smartphone I’m writing this on (NEVER buy any Moto G series phone!) collisions … Continue reading →
This time we are looking at MINE CLEARANCE with vessels less than 50 meters. You most likely are not going to encounter this situation; however the US Coast Guard requires you to know the lights and dayshapes. You will see … Continue reading →
Today we finally get to SAILING LIGHTS! First we look at a SAILING vessel underway that must have SIDELIGHTS and STERN LIGHT. If the sailing vessel is under 20 meters then it is okay to combine to combine SIDELIGHTS and … Continue reading →
Today we talk further about the requirements if your vessel is determined to be the GIVE-WAY vessel. Simply you are to use your COMMON SENSE to AVOID the possibility of a COLLISION by GIVING-WAY in AMPLE time and be readily … Continue reading →
As mentioned in previous post, today we are discussing OVERTAKING another vessel. First, if a sailing vessel is operating OUTSIDE a NARROW channel encounters another sailing vessel that is RESTRICTED to operating within a narrow channel, this vessel can’t impede … Continue reading →
First, you and I have to learn what is nautically called RULES OF THE ROAD. As you know we have LAND BASED RULES OF THE ROAD. So let’s get started! These are what are officially called THE INTERNATIONAL RULES OF … Continue reading →
If you found my post on Xtreme Preparedness™ then you will know I am currently studying for my US Coast Guard Captain’s license exam. I hope you will join me on the St John’s River with our own armada of … Continue reading →
As promised, I am starting a new series about becoming A Sea Gypsy Live-Aboard, which is a phrase I coined while writing this book. Yesterday I bought a highly recommended book on sailing principles and techniques so I can prepare … Continue reading →
