The soft option
Article Abstract:
A sailing boat on the wind needs a touch of weather helm to help give her lift upwind in order to minimize leeway. For motorsailing in easy conditions, the propeller's thrust negates the natural laws and does away with much of the leeway the boat would be making under sail.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2003
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Waterlines: Losing your MacCool
Article Abstract:
An adventurous cruise trip along the wild northwest of Ireland is described that was interrupted when the boat hit a rock due to improper reading of the chart. It is suggested that the chart must be read with proper concentration in order to avoid such accidents.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2005
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Waterlines: Bugging out
Article Abstract:
The problems faced by a sailor while shipping due to menace created by cockroach are presented. The ways in which boat roaches and liveboard roaches create menace are presented.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2004
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