ABW Dec 2017
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Sailing Tips<br />
Equi<br />
You’ve always been interested to sail, but you know little about boat parts, the confusing technobabble,<br />
and what little you know is making your head spin in four different directions! Worry no<br />
more. This continuing series of articles is for you: it covers tips regarding hardware present on most boats,<br />
as well as common sailing techniques, terms and definitions, the names of the different pieces of hardware,<br />
and much more. This will keep you informed about most things you will need before you begin your own<br />
sailing excursion. Be sure to consult with an experienced sailor and someone knowledgeable about boats.<br />
The bow and stern<br />
lines have to be<br />
strong enough to<br />
carry the main load<br />
of the boat.<br />
Article<br />
excerpts<br />
reprinted<br />
from<br />
the book<br />
CRUISER<br />
HANDLING<br />
by BOB BOND<br />
& STEVE<br />
SLEIGHT<br />
Polyform f-series boat fenders<br />
Your boat is probably going to have to spend a good<br />
deal of its life berthed alongside a quay or pontoon.<br />
It is therefore crucial to know how to secure it<br />
properly to prevent it from moving around and<br />
damaging both itself and other craft. You will also<br />
need the proper equipment with which to secure it:<br />
good-quality rope warps, fenders of a suitable size<br />
and shape for your boat that are strong enough<br />
to withstand chafe on rough walls, and cleats and<br />
fairleads fixed to your boat, sturdily made and<br />
securely bolted on. All the equipment with which<br />
to secure it should be checked regularly for signs<br />
of wear and tear, if you do not wish to find yourself<br />
adrift one night in the middle of a gale.<br />
78<br />
In Normal circumstances, you would choose a<br />
berth which is sheltered from the full force of wind<br />
and waves, but now and again you may have no<br />
alternative. Any equipment must be strong enough<br />
to withstand considerable pressure. Make sure the<br />
knots you tie will not come undone.