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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
Figure Eight Knot
Figure Eight Stopper Knot: An Essential Sailing Knot Every Sailor Should Know At Lake St. Clair Sailing School, we emphasize
Points of Sail
Points of Sail The Points of Sail are a convenient way of describing boat angle compared to the direction of
