Behavioral recommendations for orca encounters
To date, there has not been a single known case of killer whales (Orcinus orca) attacking humans in the wild anywhere in the world. Nevertheless, …
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Diesel plague. What helps, how to protect against it.
From year to year, more and more problems occur at sea with diesel engines that suddenly fail to work because of the so-called diesel plague. …
The five most common types of anchors
Designed in the 1930s by Sir Geoffrey Ingram Taylor Works like a plow in the field, hence the name plowshare anchor Between the shaft and …
Retrieve anchor
Problem: Your anchor is hanging in a different anchor harness. In this case, the maneuvers required to get it clear again are a few facets …
Anchor maneuver
The retraction of the anchor is done in five steps – always nice and slow, so that the flukes can grip and are not pulled …
Find the right life jacket
Whether for anglers, sailors, houseboat or motorboat captains: life jackets are the personal rescue angel in an emergency. But which vest is the right one …
Things to think about when anchoring
Spending a night on anchor is one of the best experiences for any sailor or pleasure boater. There seems no better place to get away …
Finding the right anchorage
It is always prudent to survey the anchor location using binoculars and detailed navigational charts to have a clear picture of the shoreline. Take your …