navigation at sea

Preparing for sailboat cruising

by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Boat Maintenance, Communications, Crewing skills, Emergencies, Navigation, Preparation, Yacht ownership

Preparing for a sailing trip entails a lot of planning. In this blog, we take a look at some of the many safety aspects that a skipper needs to consider before heading off on a cruise. The degree of preparation, knowledge and equipment needed for cruising will vary...

Five dangers a vessel may encounter at sea

by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Boat Maintenance, Communications, Crewing skills, Emergencies, Navigation, Preparation, Yacht ownership

What are the main dangers a vessel may face at sea and what should skippers do to reduce the risk of these happening? Collisions with other vessels The Collision Regulations apply to “all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable...

Avoiding personal dangers at sea

by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Communications, Crewing skills, Emergencies, Navigation, Preparation, Yacht ownership

In order to stay safe at sea, we need to know the risks we are facing and to be aware of any personal dangers we could possibly encounter. Here are six of the most common potential dangers individual crew members should be aware of. 1. Fatigue, seasickness and...

Safety at sea principles

by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Communications, Crewing skills, Emergencies, Navigation, Preparation, Yacht ownership

Safety at sea is not as simple as just spending money adding shiny new emergency equipment such as liferafts, danbuoys, distress flares, EPIRBs and so on. While these items are important, it’s better to view them as an insurance that offers a potential lifeline when...

Nautical paper charts – a reminder of the basics

by Simon Jollands | Crewing skills, Navigation, Preparation, Yacht ownership

In this age of easy to use and highly accurate electronic navigation, conventional paper nautical charts are still regularly used by mariners. Even in cases where electronic charts have replaced them for primary use, paper charts are a reliable backup should the...

Understanding tides

by Safe Skipper | Boat Handling, Navigation, Preparation

If you are used to sailing in tidal waters, you will know that tides can be both a benefit and a hindrance to the sailor. In many ways, the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages as tides can offer the navigator a free ride, provided they have correctly factored the...

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⚓️ Pre-start engine checks = fewer breakdowns at seaNearly 1 in 3 marine callouts are caused by mechanical failure - many avoidable with a simple routine before you start up!!🔧 Key checks to run through:❑ Cooling system clear & water flowing❑ Fuel level (plus reserve) & clean filters❑ Engine & gearbox oil topped up❑ Belts, hoses & leaks inspected❑ Battery switched on & electrics set❑ Seacocks open & raw water filter clean❑ Bilge blower run (if fitted)👍 Bottom line: a quick pre-start check can prevent costly breakdowns, improve safety, and give peace of mind before heading out.More tips here: safe-skipper.com/pre-start-engine-checks/#BoatingSafety #Seamanship #PreDepartureChecks #Sailing #Yachting #SafetyAtSea #Boating #Watercraft #Sailboat #SafeSkipper ... See MoreSee Less

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