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Lateral Aids to Navigation
Lateral Marks These show well-established channels and indicate port (left) and starboard (right) sides of the channels. Port marks are
Sailing Classes
Lake St. Clair Sailing School sailing events
Clove Hitch
Clove Hitch Knot: A Fast but Temporary Sailing Knot At Lake St. Clair Sailing School, we teach sailors not only
Round Turn & Two Half Hitches
Round Turn & Two Half Hitches: A Reliable Knot for Docking and Securing Lines At Lake St. Clair Sailing School,
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
Bowline Knot
The Bowline Knot: A Must-Know Knot for Every Sailor At Lake St. Clair Sailing School, we teach knots that every
Types of Anchors
Anchor Types *Softer bottoms, hard sand, Rocks and Coral, Weeds *Sand and stiff Mud, Grass pebble can hold in coral
Required Safety Equipment
For boats under 16 feet, this is required only at night; for boats over 16 feet, this is required both
Light Recognition
Basic Collision Regulations Light Recognition All vessels over 7m long carry side lights and stern (overtaking) lights. Motor vessels carry
