Flag Etiquette & Marine Signals in Canada (Complete Guide for Boaters)
Whether you’re cruising the St. Lawrence, teaching Basic Cruising, or planning a coastal passage, one thing remains timeless: communication at sea […]
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Rule 5
Lookout Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all
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Rule 4
Section 1: Conduct of vessels in any condition of visibility. Application Rules in this section apply in any conditions of
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Rule 3
Definitions (a) The word “vessel” includes every description of water craft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or
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Rule 6
Safe Speed Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and
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Rule 2
Responsibility (a) Nothing in these rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master or crew thereof, from the consequences
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Rule 1
Application (a) These rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable
Med Mooring Made Easy
You made it here for one of two reasons, either you want to learn how this new manoeuvre is done
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Hoisting the Main Sail
One of the first things to do if you want to go sailing is hoist the main. You’ve probably never
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The Vang Versus the Kicker
I always hear people mixing these two up as they tend to have the same function in most people’s minds.