Making sense of radio weather
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It is very important for sailors to get reliable weather forecasts during a transatlantic passage. They must have a barometer, marine-SSB and ham radio and laptop computer to receive the weather information even when beyond the 25-to-50-mile limit of VHF coastal-marine forecasts.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1996
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Working with winches
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A description is presented of the benefits which winches can bring to sailors having to manoevre heavy weights such as sails. The choice of winch size, winch operation and the construction of a two-speed winch are discussed.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
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Flying a spinnaker shorthanded
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A spinnaker is a type of sail that sailors can use to maneuver their boats efficiently even when shorthanded. The key is in the raising and the lowering of the sail sequentially and avoiding quick movements.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
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