Rule 18 – MARK-ROOM
A general introduction to Rule 18, where it fits into the bigger picture, its relationship with Rule 43, the meaning of mark-room and room and the concept of lanes…
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Rule 18.1
Rule 18.1 is a rule that states when rule 18 applies and then list some scenarios where Rule 18 expressly does not applies. Prior to this, Section C also offers us…
Rule 18.2 – Giving Mark-Room
Rule 18.2 is all about giving mark-room. The rule is in place because traffic around a mark can be hectic. Rule 18.2 gives specific rights and obligations to certain boats…
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Rule 18.3 – Passing Head to Wind 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
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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