Hocus pocus: tricks of the navigator's trade
Article Abstract:
Bobbing a light is a technique for computing a boat's distance from an object visible from a high point on the boat. Tricks for steering a course in a known current and making a course change into a current are also presented.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1993
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You-haul: tricks of tender-towing
Article Abstract:
Tips on towing an inflatable tender from a larger boat are presented. Tenders should not be towed in bad weather, at high speeds or on long trips.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1992
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Rope tricks
Article Abstract:
There are two methods for lassoing a piling when docking a boat, sidewinder and overhander. Instructions for both methods are presented.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1992
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