Having good sight lines is vital to your safety, but also to that of other boats and people on the water. The boat operator must maintain proper watchfulness when they are at sea. The ship's operator...
Category: Sailing
How Does the Effect of Alcohol While Boating Compare to Its Effect While on Land?
What is the difference between alcohol effects taken on board boats versus those taken while consuming alcohol while on land? Alcohol is more dangerous on the water than it is on land. The...
River filters are the hazards boaters, kayakers, and other paddlers encounter while on the water. Strainers are obstructions on rivers that let water flow past them, but solid objects like people and...
As we examine the discussion of a saltwater boat versus a freshwater boat, we cover topics like boat design, hulling fouling, corrosion, and if a saltwater boat is usable in freshwater (or vice...
The resistance of water combined with wind forces dictates which direction the sailing boat will sail. The correct angle of attack will propel a boat forward, even though the overall sail-force for...
Dolphins follow boats for two main reasons. First, it is to get food and second, it is to protect the dolphins from predators. Dolphins follow boats because it allows them to move more quickly....