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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 […]

The Bowline Knot: A Must-Know Knot for Every Sailor At Lake St. Clair Sailing School, we teach knots that every

For boats under 16 feet, this is required only at night; for boats over 16 feet, this is required both

Figure Eight Stopper Knot: An Essential Sailing Knot Every Sailor Should Know At Lake St. Clair Sailing School, we emphasize

Aground Vessels: How to Recognize the Signals on Lake St. Clair When sailing on Lake St. Clair, understanding navigation signals

Anchoring Lights (Colreg) Colreg rules. Lights during anchoring. Vessel of less than 50 m in length at anchor from sunset

Sailing and Motoring A vessel proceeding under sail which has her engine running shall exhibit forward where it can best

Power-driven vessel underway A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit: a masthead light forward; a second masthead light abaft of and

Not under command A vessel not under command shall exhibit: Vessel not under command, not making way through the water Day