Anchoring - YBW
2018年10月5日 · Lower the anchor using a windlass or slowly by hand. Let the boat ease backwards, letting out the chain as she goes. Ensure a good holding by going gently astern once the anchor has held. Engage a chain hook or attach a separate rope (warp) from the chain to a cleat to take the pressure off the windlass. Take a bearing and set an anchor alarm.
Best anchor ropes: 6 of the best lines to hold your boat steady
2021年9月23日 · The rope, cheaper than chain, then provides the link between the chain and the boat. In summary, when it comes to choosing the best anchor ropes, the rule of thumb is the more weight the better. The two most commonly used anchor warp materials are nylon and polyester, which in addition to being durable are both relatively weighty.
Update: Rocna Anchors acquired by Canada Metal Pacific - YBW
2011年9月29日 · “We have been searching for a line of anchors and anchoring products to complement our CMP TM anchor chain and are very excited to bring Rocna Anchors into the fold,” said John Mitchell, president of Canada Metal Pacific. “Their superior performance fits well with our focus on innovation and quality products.”
Microsoft's Paul Allen's coral reef damage settlement to the ... - YBW
2018年2月23日 · On 14 January 2016, Allen’s yacht MV Tatoosh reportedly dropped anchor on a coral reef. Grand Cayman’s Department of the Environment alleged that the yacht’s chain caused the damage as it was dragged through the coral. The following November Allen and the Cayman Islands government agreed a financial settlement.
Brixham fishing company fined £20k for operating an unsafe trawler
2017年4月24日 · Safety deficiencies included an expired hydrostatic release of the vessel’s Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB); the emergency hand pump was not operational; the flares and line throwers were out of date; the VHF radio survey was out of date; the anchor chain was not rigged to the anchor; and the emergency steering tiller was ...
Winterising your boat - YBW
2015年10月7日 · Winterising your boat is essential to avoid any damage and potential long term issues. From filling your fuel tank to the brim to avoid condensation and diesel bug contamination to removing all sails, there are plenty of things to do to …
Bursary in memory of missing sailor, Will Black - YBW
2016年8月10日 · Superyacht anchor chain kills crew member A crewman on board a Russian billionaire's superyacht has died after the boat's anchor chain nearly severed both his legs. Microsoft’s Paul Allen’s coral reef damage settlement to …
Engineer Jacob Nicol has died two years after superyacht fall
2017年6月20日 · A crewman on board a Russian billionaire's superyacht has died after the boat's anchor chain nearly severed both his legs. Welsh man dies in boat accident in Malta The 76-year-old grandfather from Gwynedd was hit and killed by a boat's propeller in Gozo, Malta.
RNLI rescues two vessels in same call out - YBW
2011年10月3日 · Ramsgate RNLI encountered a yacht in trouble when responding to a call for help from a yacht
Navigation: essential buoys and marks - YBW
2014年12月4日 · Port hand markers can be anything from an upturned red bucket to the more sophisticated East Lepe in the Solent, which has a light and a bell. If navigating after dark or if you’re still out as dusk falls, you’ll see, if the buoy has lights, its flashing rhythm.
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