Emergencies
Wavetrain Techniques and Tactics
Lotsa people talk about getting a wax ring for a house toilet for emergencies so that should be available, or buy some plumbers putty which will make less mess or spend the $60 or so to buy this gizmo:
Seabung – Replace your seacocks while afloat.
Manual Bilge Pumps
Edson Manual Pump Demonstration
Commodore says “Learn from the best, ignore all the rest” – (Don Street is one of the best)
Jordan Series Drogue
Victor Shane’s Drag Device Data Base – a resource for sea anchors and drogues
Jordan Series Drogue Instructions – PDF
Series Drogue Construction PDF
Jordan Series Drogue-Instructions – PDF
Sea Anchor Sizing
Interesting story of a circumnavigation on SV Redwood Coast
SV Denali Rose Guest Guidelines
Hull Characteristics – Thanks blewitt_john from Cruisers Forum
Wallas Diesel Stove/Heater – Pricey but very good
3 Simple Steps to Reduce Condensation
Delightful blog/information website Janice 142
Product Reviews from Pacific NW Boater
Lin and Larry Pardey – Great cruising advice and yarns from some of the best!
SinglehandedTipsThirdEdition – It doesn’t get better than this!
Docking Techniques – Step by step how to. Verbal instruction and powerpoint.
Navigation Rules Practice Test – Test your knowledge in the safety of your home.
Free Online Navigation Course – The old fashioned way
Deep Zoom – tides and currents
Longitude by the Method of Lunar Distance
Celestial_Navigation_in_a_Teacup PDF instructions
Link to download Celestial Navigation in a Teacup software for Winduds
Forces on sails –Thanks blewitt_john from Cruisers Forum
Adjusting Your Rig – The basics of tuning your rig.
Manual-Galvanic-Isolator-EN-NL-FR-DE-ES-TR
MarineHowTo – the web’s best source for marine electrical and other how-to info.
Marinco Boater’s Guide to AC Electrical
My Team Talks – bluetooth headsets, also Mantus Anchors, Flex-o-fold props, LED lights and more!
Nautical Apps Courtesy of USPS
The 101 Series – Lots of Good Information from the Catalina 34 Website
http://www.yandina.com/hints.htm – Miscellaneous Nautical Tips
Ultrasonic Antifouling – Has anyone tried this? Looks interesting.
Another good resource is this one:
Vessel Lights App – in Playstore (teaches and tests knowledge of Vessel Lights as prescribed by the IRPCS)