Anchor Light
All-round Light Rule 21(e) All-round Light: The all-round light (such as the white anchor light) shines in an arc of 360 degrees.
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Bowline Knot
Bowline Knot The bowline knot is one of the most used knots in sailing. The bowline knot creates a loop at the end of a rope which is strong yet easy to untie. The loop created by the bowline can be cleated to a boat or dock or the loop can be thrown over or tied around a docking post. There is a little story that goes along with the bowline knot to help you learn how to tie it: Make a hole using the rope – the rabbit (tail end of the rope) comes up out of it’s hole – runs around the tree (long end of the rope) – and then…
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Types of Anchors
Anchor Types Kedge Anchors – Used for centuries they are the traditional anchor shape we are used to. Modern kedge style anchors are lighter and have been adapted for specialized use. Sharp bills and small flukes hold better in hard sand. Broader flukes and larger arms hold better in soft bottoms or rocks and coral. Kedge anchors are often used successfully in heavy vegetation. *Softer bottoms, hard sand, Rocks and Coral, Weeds Plow Anchors – When the plow anchor first lands, it is on its side but as it gets pulled the anchor rights itself and gradually plows into the bottom. It buries itself and holds well. Because this anchor type swivels horizontally on a hinged shaft,…
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Required Safety Equipment
Life JacketsA properly fitting and serviceable jacket for every person on board. Fire ExtinguisherIt must be a Coast Guard-approved B1 model. ThrowableBoats over 16 feet must carry a throwable device. Signaling DeviceA bell, whistle, or horn to warn other boaters. Visual Distress SignalPhoto of a hand flare For boats under 16 feet, this is required only at night; for boats over 16 feet, this is required both day and night. Different rules apply on small bodies of water, but it’s always wise to carry them.
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Required Safety Equipment
Light Recognition
Basic Collision Regulations Light Recognition All vessels over 7m long carry side lights and stern (overtaking) lights.Motor vessels carry a white masthead (steaming) light shining forward 225°.Motor vessels over 50 m long carry a second masthead (steaming) light aft and above the first masthead light.A motor vessel less than 7m long may carry a single all round white light.A sailing vessel less than 7m long should show side and stern lights if possible, or carry a torch to illuminate the sails when necessary
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Figure Eight Knot
Figure Eight Stopper Knot The figure eight stopper knot is tied at an end of a line and the knot stops the line from slipping through a fitting. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ka2kX8F1004
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Points of Sail
Points of Sail The Points of Sail are a convenient way of describing boat angle compared to the direction of the wind. Learning the Points of Sail will help you trim your sails at different boat angles to the wind and make you a better sailor. When the skipper says, “head up into a Close Haul”, as a crew member this will tell you that you need to tension the sheets (pull in the sails). Alternatively, if the skipper says, “bear away onto a Broad Reach”, you will know to ease the sheets (let out the sails).
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Stern Light
Stern Light Rule 21(c) Stern Light: The stern light is a white light placed as near as is practicable at the stern. The light shines in an arc of 135 degrees.
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Sideligths
Sidelights Rule 21(b) Sidelights: Sidelights are red (port side) and green (starboard side) lights than shine in an arc of 112.5 degrees from straight ahead to a point 22.5 degrees abaft the beam.
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