Rule 18.3 – Tacking in the zone
Rule 18.3 is all about safely rounding the windward mark where one boat is on port and the other on starboard leaving the mark on port…
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Renaming your boat – the correct process
Renaming your boat Most maritime-related superstitious beliefs stem from Abrahamic monotheistic religions such as Christianity. But renaming your boat calls on the favours of the Greek god of water and
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How to anchor your sailboat securely
How to Anchor Your Sailboat How to anchor your sailboat indeed… Easy, right? You have an anchor somewhere on the front of your boat and you drop it a good
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Sailing racing rules simplified
Sailing racing rules simplified Question: “What do you call two sailing boats in sight of each other?” Answer: “A race…” Even when we are cruising around the Whitsundays on a
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What is the best anchor for a sail boat
Anchors: Best anchor for a sailboat? We have all been there. Late at night, the wind direction changed, and the wind was up to 35 knots. Your anchor alarm is
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Storm Drogues and Sea Anchors; To drag or not to drag
“We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.” — Aristotle Onassis, Shipping Magnate Storm drogues and sea anchors
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Rule 18.4 – Gybing in the zone
Rule 18.4 is all about the leeward mark and boats sailing their proper course. This means not sailing further from the mark than is required…
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Rule 19.1 – When Rule 19 Applies
This rule defines when Rule 19 (Room at an Obstruction) applies. It does not apply when Rule 18 applies. With a continuous obstruction, Rule 19 always applies.
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Rule 19.2 – Giving room at an obstruction
Racing Rule of Sailing (RRS) 19.2 concerns Giving Room at an Obstruction and outlines the rights and obligations of boats when passing an obstruction.
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