The word “buoyancy” has multiple meanings within the field of ship traffic and navigation. Buoyancy, in the context of residual speed and buoyancy in water (Archimedes’ principle), is significant knowledge for a new sailor. It will likely become evident naturally because your boat will continue to move even when you wish to stop it. The […]
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Motion sickness, also known as motion-induced sickness or kinetosis, is a condition that occurs when there is an imbalance between the signals sent to the brain from the eyes, inner ear, and the body’s sensory receptors. Motion sickness typically arises when your senses send conflicting information to the brain. For instance, when you’re aboard a
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In this article, you will learn about the function of the boom on a sailboat and how to jibe in a controlled manner. The boom is a potentially hazardous part of sailing and one of the major reasons why I always recommend taking a good sailing course. The Function of the Boom: On a sailboat,
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Do you want to follow live vessel traffic and see the routes of container ships and other large vessels on the sea? It doesn’t require any equipment other than a smartphone or tablet where you can install apps. There are several vessel traffic apps that can be downloaded for free, so you can follow live
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Good seamanship is perhaps the most important rule to know on the water, even though you are of course obliged to know all of them. In this article, you can see a number of examples of when you apply good seamanship as a pleasure sailor. In the maritime rules, the word “good” does not appear,
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An emergency flare is a powerful, red, and bright flare that emits a constant red light for a long time. In addition to emergency flares, there are also hand-held emergency flares that emit a visible signal. Pyrotechnic emergency flares (those that burn) are subject to fireworks regulations and must be stored safely. In addition to
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As I consider purchasing a larger and more comfortable boat for long-distance voyages, I find it interesting to explore the different qualities of fiberglass and its seaworthiness. Fiberglass is not just fiberglass; it can consist of various components, and be constructed in different ways, and both price and quality are parameters I need to consider.
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Osmotic blistering is a condition in which water penetrates the gelcoat of a fiberglass boat, causing swelling and bubbles. Osmotic blistering explained Osmotic blistering in fiberglass boats refers to a chemical reaction that can occur when water penetrates the outer layer of the hull, causing chemical reactions that can lead to the formation of small
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