GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS) has changed the way the world operates. This is especially…
Echo Sounder
Echo Sounder is a type of SONAR (originally an acronym for SOund Navigation And Ranging) used to determine the depth of water by…
What is Sextant?
The sextant is an instrument used to measure angles. Mainly used at sea, the tool…
What Are Anchors Made Of?
Anchors are generally made of metals resistant to long-term corrosion that use suitable methods of…
What is an Anchor?
An anchor refers to a nautical or marine equipment intended to restrict vehicle or structural…
Dangerous heaving lines
In order to bring a hawser from a ship to a jetty, a heaving line…
How do Mooring Systems Work?
A mooring system is made up of a mooring line, anchor and connectors, and is…
Types of rope
Rope makers seem to delight in confusing us with science and/or extraordinary polysyllabic names. Let…
Knot Tying for Boating
Who doesn’t love the freedom of flying across the open water? The warm sunshine, the…
BOATING KNOTS
Rope Knots, sailing and boating go hand in hand. In fact most knots trace back…