The library

Guides, organised the way you sail.

Every topic is a pillar with deep articles underneath, each answering one real question and closing with the exact rule. Start anywhere — the links point you to the matching product when you want to go deeper.

1

Navigation Lights & Day Shapes

Night Operations
→ What lights does a sailboat show at night? → Navigation light rules for boats under 12 m → How to identify a vessel at night by its lights → "Red over red": what vessel lights mean → Day shapes explained: ball, cone, cylinder, diamond → Anchor light rules: what to show at anchor
2

Rules of the Road

Collision Avoidance
→ Who has right of way at sea? COLREG explained → Crossing situation: which boat gives way? → Sailboat vs powerboat: who gives way? → Overtaking another vessel: the rule → What do 5 short blasts mean? Sound signals → Sound signals in fog and restricted visibility
3

Casting Off & Departure

Cast-Off
→ Pre-departure checklist: before you leave the dock → How to leave a dock single-handed → Casting off in strong wind: techniques → Float plan: why and how to file one
4

Docking & Mooring

Docking
→ How to dock a boat: step-by-step → Med mooring explained (stern-to) → Docking in wind and current → Dock lines and fenders: correct setup
5

Anchoring

Anchoring
→ How much anchor scope do I need? → How to anchor a boat: complete guide → Anchor dragging: prevent it and respond
6

Emergency & Distress

Legal Shield
→ How to make a MAYDAY call on VHF → MAYDAY vs PAN-PAN vs SECURITE → What is an EPIRB and do I need one? → Man overboard (MOB) procedure → Distress signals at sea: the complete list
7

Engine & Outboard

Maintenance
→ Outboard won't start: troubleshooting guide → Outboard maintenance schedule: what and when → How to winterize an outboard motor
8

Galley, Port Entry & Weather

Passage
→ Provisioning for a week-long sailing trip → Easy galley meals for offshore passages → Entering a foreign port: customs and the Q flag → US port entry for boaters: CBP ROAM / eAPIS → How to read a weather window for a passage

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