Preparation
CHECKING THE SAILING ENVIRONMENT Become attuned to the sail- ing environment. Many natural and man-made aids can be used to give you information regarding the wind and sea conditions you can expect as you set sail.
Tides
A dry piling (leſt) indicates that the tide is rising. A wet piling (right) means that the water level is drop- ping and the tide falling.
A nautical chart provides many helpful details. Familiarize yourself with a chart of the area in which you’re going to be sailing before you leave the dock. Pay attention to navigable channels, buoys, lighthouses, and charac- teristics of the bottom and soundings. Be sure to note hazards you want to avoid, such as shoals, rocks and other underwater obstructions.
WIND SPEED (KNOTS) SEA AND SAILING CONDITIONS
0-10 11-16 17-21
You can “read” the surface of the water. Wind creates waves, which become bigger and steeper as the wind rises. Here you can see the white caps (foam crests) forming on numerous wave tops, which means the wind is blowing about 11 to 16 knots.
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Smooth water with small waves. Te boat will be easy to handle under full sail.
Moderate seas with some white caps. If the boat feels overpowered, consider reefing one of the sails for a more comfortable ride.
Lengthening waves with many white caps and some spray. Boat will become more difficult to manage and you should seriously consider reefing.
Large waves, many white caps and spray. Boat will need at least one reef in the mainsail and a smaller jib. Tese conditions require considerable sailing experience. Listen to radio weather reports for small craſt advisories.
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Gale conditions. High waves with white caps and foaming waves. Tis is a good time to stay ashore!
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