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Sector lights, directional lights, leading lights – how do they differ?

by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Crewing skills, Navigation, Preparation

Sector lights, directional lights and leading lights guide vessels safely through hazardous waters or narrow channels at night. These lights are used when approaching or leaving harbours and are marked on charts and in nautical almanacs. How do they differ from one...

Avoiding collisions at sea – how to stay safe on the water

by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Crewing skills, Navigation, Preparation

Boats have many blind spots, including the headsails of sailing boats. Always keep a lookout, stay safe and remember that whatever their size or type, all boats have a responsibility to avoid collisions with others at sea. If you are heading out on the water for the...

Sector lights, directional lights, leading lights – how do they differ?

Avoiding collisions at sea – how to stay safe on the water

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