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Boat Drilling Throttle Control

One of the most important elements in operating your boat in a seamanlike manner is the proper use of throttle and shift control. There is seldom any need for heavy use of throttle and shift during maneuvers such as docking. A light touch and smaller amounts of each achieve the same results with less fuss and noise. It goes without saying that bumping into things at slow speed causes less damage. Read the rest of this entry »

Plotting

Having marked the courses between buoys, the “legs” of your intended trip, you will want to measure them. And, having measured them and added them up for total mileage, you will want to figure out how long it will take to make the trip. Since distance divided by speed equals time, you will first have to learn how to tell boat speed. If you know your speed and distance on a leg, you can compute time in hours. Read the rest of this entry »

Pointing your skis downhill as fast as you can is something that millions of us do every year when taking in any one of several ski resorts or cross country touring centers around the globe. Each skier has sought out a bump or jump from time to time, and all can appreciate the rush that even a small launch into the air can provide. That thrill has driven skiers to seek jumps for as tong as there have been skis. Read the rest of this entry »