Mooring with the current from astern
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Docking a boat to a pier with a current from behind is quite difficult. One must check the direction of the current and estimate the speed which requires some practice. One should head towards a point on the pier which is upstream of the docking spot.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1998
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Navigation lights, critical signals
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Issues are presented concerning the importance of displaying the correct navigation lights on yachts at night. The correct alignment, intensity, location and maintenance of lights is discussed.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
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Driving Miss Juggernaut: your boat ... from a ship's perspective
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A discussion of how a ship's watch officer views small boats is presented. Many small boaters are over-confident and do not have radar reflectors or proper lights.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1992
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