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Category Archives: Sailing and Boating Skills
Avoiding the Seattle Harbor Patrol’s Attention
Being stopped by the Harbor Patrol is one of those things very few people look forward to. To help avoid unwanted attention from the Seattle Harbor Patrol, they have produced a booklet covering Seattle area Regulations & Information for local … Continue reading
How to Tie Your Boat to a Dock that has a Bull Rail – Part 2
This is a quick and easy way to tie a boat to a dock that has a Bull Rail. This was passed on last week by a friend. Some docks only have a Bull Rail so being able to properly … Continue reading
Personal Boating Safety Equipment
What safety equipment should I have on me when I am boating or what safety equipment should I add to my lifejacket is a common question ask at boating safety events. Here is the safety equipment that I and other … Continue reading
Mountaineers Sailing Crew Class Resources – Spring 2012
Here are a few links to help the students in the Mountaineers Spring Sailing Crew Class that I helped teach. These links are also good starting point for any recreational boater. Links are provided to Nav. Problems, handouts, additional information … Continue reading
Posted in Boating Safety, Mountaineers Sailing, Sailing and Boating Skills
Tagged boating skills, crew skills
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How to tie a Bowline with your left hand – Updated
Tying a Bowline is an essential boating skill but one that seems to stump many boaters, then when you add being left handed to the mix things can get really confusing so I made this guide to help left handed … Continue reading
Cell Phone Overboard
2011 seemed to be the year of the “Cell Phone Overboard” event. I received several emails, phone calls from land lines, smoke signals at public event and such explaining the cell phone had went into the water and they needed … Continue reading
Posted in Boating Safety, Sailing and Boating Skills
Tagged boat equipment, crew skills, safety equipment
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