Comments for Boating Bible Manual of Seamanship

Comment on Sensible safety upgrades by George

George — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:11:48 +0000

Thanks for the post. The emphasis is on maritime safety is the key. I agree George Marikas Sailing & Maritime Training

Comment on Tacking – 8 steps to perfect your tack by Mike Kingdom-Hockings

Mike Kingdom-Hockings — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:35:48 +0000

Which reminds me that I’m too old to have ever used a self-tailing winch. I was taught to free a sheet by pulling straight upwards to clear the turns quickly off a jibsheet winch – what do you do with a self-tailer to avoid getting hooked up when you’re releasing in a hurry?

Comment on “We’d be better prepared” by Carroll B. Merriman

Carroll B. Merriman — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:25:04 +0000

I’m not sure the place you are getting your info, however great topic. I must spend a while studying much more or understanding more. Thanks for great info I was on the lookout for this info for my mission.

Comment on Port and starboard and avoiding a collision by Pat Byrnes

Pat Byrnes — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:12:43 +0000

Skippers are responsible for ensuring a proper watch is kept, and for using all available means to stay out of the way of collision. With technology advancing so rapidly, I wonder if perhaps racing skippers will turn to technology to further minimize the risk of collision, and what forms that technology might take? Of course, there already are simple forms of technology for racers, such as clear windows sewn into the foot of a low-lying genoa, though this can fail in many instances because of its limited size, bad light conditions, UV damage and salt residues, etc.

Comment on “Never let up on your vigilance” by Mike Kingdom-hockings

Mike Kingdom-hockings — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:15:15 +0000

I’d seen the ‘Boot Camp’ video before, but not the article. Both should be a mandatory part of any water safety course.

I reckon it is quite likely that ‘Arry Driftwood’ died of a heart attack. As witness his account of accidentally careering around at full throttle after hooking up the starter cord, humans have a powerful survival instinct. Great to go doing what he enjoyed.

Comment on Bill Ford, legendary stalwart of RANSA by Mike Kingdom-hockings

Mike Kingdom-hockings — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:26:04 +0000

Bill was lucky. The last person I knew that got knocked overboard by a boom went stone deaf…

He must have been a wonderful man to have around the club for so long.

Mike K-H

Comment on Couples on the water by Jones

Jones — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:59:26 +0000

I think everyone on the boat should have about the same skills. Its also good to get kids involved just in case there’s some emergency, they can be familiar with the boat and won’t panic and could even be helpful.

Comment on Couples on the water by Pat (rgscpat, desertsea)

Pat (rgscpat, desertsea) — Mon, 23 May 2011 02:53:00 +0000

That’s exactly what our family did years ago when I was feeling dessicated in the desert and wanting to buy what would be our first boat. We combined sailing lessons with pleasure by taking a half-week of basic keelboat classes in Santa Barbara, California. We also took time for leisure, with visits to a winery and a trip to Catalina Island. It worked very well to get myself, who mostly was experienced with power boats, my spouse, and then ten-year-old son a basic common set of skills and vocabulary.

Comment on First Aid Kit for Sailors – Tip of the Week #4 by fort lauderdale marina

fort lauderdale marina — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:58:40 +0000

Basic hull maintenance also involves checking for hull fittings every year, checking or repairing scratches and cracks each time your yacht is not on the water, checking for corrosion of bolts and bearings, and keeping hull attachments in top condition. Also, remember to always have a repair kit ready, that should contain duct tape, epoxy resin, and a paint or gel that matches your hull’s color.

Comment on Passage Planning Preparation Prevents Problems – Tip of the Week #5 by Boat Sale Ireland

Boat Sale Ireland — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:25:47 +0000

Some great informative writing for users on the scene… RSS subscribed

Comment on Passage Planning Preparation Prevents Problems – Tip of the Week #5 by Broderick Baldomero

Broderick Baldomero — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:10:55 +0000

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Comment on Satellite phone vs HF radio by T.S.

T.S. — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:05:48 +0000

AT&T has a recent satellite phone that is a bit more in the affordable range, and I think satellite phones are pretty reasonable when it comes to coverage.