Docking a boat on to an end-tie or tee head with a strong wind blowing you off requires some knowledge. Let's get into it.
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According to a recent report, Shandong Port Overseas, a unit of Shandong Port Group, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Rizhao Por...
Eric Bellion : Je suis très fier de sortir quelque chose de radicalement différent. C’était un gros chantier avec son lot de galères, mais on l’a fait ! Unis, les êtres humains sont capables de véritables prodiges.
Buying a yacht to live on is a big decision. Learn the key 14 factors to consider when buying for the first time, so you can find the right boat for you.
We had to rebed all of our port lights because every single one was leaking, understandable after 46 years. After removing and restoring each port (more on that here), we replaced the old seals with household weather stripping. A rubber seal would probably be better, but we couldn't find exactly what we needed so weather stripping is the temporary fix (it's still working great after 9 months though!). We decided to use butyl tape as our bedding compound due to the fact that it has a 30+ year service life and we'd read a great post about it on Sundowner Sails Again that convinced us. For the port in the photo below, we just used butly from Napa Auto Parts (used for windshields), but it was a lot harder to work with. The link to the really good butyl mentioned on Sundowner's page is here. We used it for all the other ports and various rebedding projects and it worked waaaaay better! On the exterior, we used Lifeseal to waterproof around the bolt holes and secure the outer ring of the port. We secured the outer ring of the port light with a clamp so that we could get the bolts back in (sorry no photo). Remember to mark which bolt goes in which hole because ours apparently had specific spots. Our coach roof and headliner varied greatly in thickness and each bolt was trimmed accordingly which matters when you have a cap nut on the end. We realized this after the fact and had to figure out, by trial and error, where each one went! Note the blue tape that was holding plastic on while the port was removed. We made the mistake of buying the cheap painters tape and not 3M - big mistake. ALWAYS buy 3M in the future. The crappy stuff won't stick when you need it to and won't come off when you want it to... The finished product all shiny and watertight!
The Association Granvillaise des Professionnels du Nautisme wants to make its voice heard in the expansion projects of the Norman port. Its president, Alain Bainée, explains the issues to BoatIndustry.
So, what do you do if a storm is on its way and you’re anchored in a harbor? Anchoring in a storm or high winds is part of the sailing lifestyle. Many storms arrive unannounced, and others, although predicted, can be worse than expected. After reading the steps, watch our video, located below, showcasing A Big Blow in The Bahamas. For three days we were anchoring in a storm with winds of up to 45 knots and gusts well over 50 knots. The video also shows a catamaran dragging and important information about how we handled the high winds. 8 Steps
Cruisers who enjoy spending time away from crowded harbors and anchorages need a radio that will keep them in touch with friends and receive information from many different sources. While nearly all boats carry a VHF, its maximum range isn't more than about 25 miles. This is because VHF radio waves travel in a straight line
Vasco De Gama was an explorer from Portugal. The sea route he discovered connected the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean
Après avoir participé à l'inauguration de la cale sèche de la Landriais, la bisquine est venue passer quelques jours dans le port de Saint Malo où j'en ai profité pour faire quelques photos de détails.
Partager la publication "Voiles en voiles: à l’abordage" FacebookTwitterPartager... Mon fils Olivier, 8 1/2 ans, est le plus grand casse-cou de l’humanité! Un jour de décembre 2007, alors qu’il avait 11 mois et qu’il ne marchait pas encore, Fiston faisait sagement la sieste dans sa couchette. Ayant profité de ce temps d’accalmie pour aller prendre […]
La communauté des amoureux de la voile !
The port of La Savina is the main point of access to Formentera island. Its important geographical location makes it the border between an urban area, the..
Quel est votre profil d'apprentissage de la voile? Autididacte ou stagiaire enthousiaste? Découvrez si les cours de voile sont fait pour vous!
Illustration originale Loizo, NOUVEAU PAPIER 270gr Type Lithographique. Signée par l'artiste et timbre à sec de certification d'origine apposé. Cavalaire est situé dans la baie la plus méridionale de la côte varoise. Ses magnifiques plages, longues de 3 kilomètres, font la réputation de cette station estivale et offrent un décor fantastique surplombant la chaîne des Pradels. Plage de Cavalaire-sur-Mer C'est le paradis des amateurs de voile, avec son port moderne de 1 230 places, protégé et facilement accessible. Cavalaire bénéficie d'un climat doux et ensoleillé toute l'année et constitue un lieu idéal pour profiter de certains sites touristiques : l'île du Levant, l'île Porquerolles et Port Cros. Cavalaire-sur-Mer, Port de plaisance L'été, les rues et les terrasses des cafés s'animent à la tombée de la nuit. D'un endroit à l'autre, se succèdent concerts et performances en plein air. Cadre non inclus Port GRATUIT A PARTIR DE 60€ D'ACHAT!
The project to upgrade the Diben marina in Pougasnou is resuming after a first failure in 2012. We took stock of the developments and intentions of Morlaix Community for boating. A long-term project, explains Adrien Sanquer, who was commissioned by the community.
