THe long haul: how to tow when you absolutely have to
Article Abstract:
Boat towing is a challenging practice that in most cases should be done only by rescue-at-sea professionals, but sometimes even ordinary boaters must tow another boat. Tips on safe towing include staying clear of the towline and tying the line as a forward bridle instead of to the transom.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1995
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Crash course: how to survive a collision
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The best course to follow when a boating collision seems inevitable is to avoid a broadside collision. Other rules of thumb include turning to the right, slowing down and warning passengers and crew.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1993
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Greezed lightnin': how to tie a fassssssst bowline
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A boater recounts how he never was a boy scout and thus never learned to tie knots, particularly the bowline. Step-by-step illustrated instructions are given on how to tie the bowline.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1996
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