Freedom is to go wide in between the blue sea and feel the
wind brush through your hair! Sailing
is gateway to freedom and among the greatest joys of life.
But, there are few things that can make you feel otherwise
about being in the sea. To avoid any such inconveniences and to have a
memorable experience in the sea there are a few tips that you can follow:
Larger Looking Objects
When there is low visibility in the sea you may see objects
that create illusion. As the visibility drops between 30 to 150 yards, the
objects may appear larger than they are. For instance, if you see a boat in
such low visibility, it will appear larger in size as well as moving at a much
quicker speed.
No Compass to Steer Straight
There are owners of small boat who steer in the sea without
a compass. In case of low visibility it will lead to the boat moving in
circles, as there is nothing to point the right directions. In these
circumstances, draw a line from the mast or the bow and drag a cushion or
anything that can hold on. This will help you steer straight in one direction.
Steps To Be Taken in Fog
If you experience a fog bank or fog starting to appear,
ensure that you stay in one position. Do not move and keep your self in that
point either with helps of bearings or electronically. Make sure that you ring
your bell every minute for 5 seconds while still at anchor. Look out for sounds
of other ships and vessels approaching. If you her any let them know about your
presence by sounding the bell, first short than prolonged and then short again.
Old Hose Guards
Do not discard your old hose guards. You can use these hose
by cutting a foot long part of it and splitting it to put around the dock and
anchor line of your boat. If you do this, it will prevent the boat from
chaffing when it passes through the chock.
Kitty Litter
When your boat is not in waters, use boxes of kitty litter
and put it below. This will help your boat eliminate odors, get rid of mildew
and absorb moisture.
Tool Kit
It is handy to have a coat hanger made of metal in your tool
kit. It will help you to free the hose and limber holes of any blockages. Also
you can use it hang something in nooks that you can’t reach.
With these useful and handy tips you can confidently set
sail for as many boating adventures
as you want!
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