Sailing Lessons
Sailing lessons designed for beginners can break down the information into lessons that can turn a land lubber into a sailor within a week or less. While most beginning sailing lesson programs will cover similar topics, here’s what a beginner will learn at a sailing school accredited by the American Sailing Association (ASA).
The ASA’s “Basic [...]
Marine DSC Radio
Search and Rescue (SAR) professionals know that many mariners incorrectly identify themselves or provide an accurate position for their vessel during distress situations. Many vessels now carry marine radio that have Digital Selective Calling (DSC) capability or they are required to use Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) equipment. This progressive gear has the ability to identify [...]
Bell was rung, Boat will sail
A 24-hour day is divided into 4-hour segments or watches. When a crew member is “on watch,” that means he or she is on duty, and to be off watch is to be off duty. In order to create an uneven number of watches, so that the crew member isn’t on duty the same time [...]
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