Safe sailhandling
Article Abstract:
New seamanship skills and techniques must be acquired to ensure the safe handling of high loads on larger boats, with reliance on sailhandling equipment also increasing. Safe sailing techniques are discussed.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
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The right line for the job: part 2
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Choosing the most suitable rope for a sailing boat involves issues of fiber and size. Advice on ways to select the right size rope focussing on maintaining safety while balancing other factors is presented.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
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Sophisticated but simple
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Issues concerning the need for a simple but sophisticated boat systems design for bluewater cruising are discussed, with focus on the need to minimize power consumption and moving parts.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2000
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