Coastal Knowledge
Tides and currents: two different things to notice at the coast
Understand the difference between tidal water levels and moving currents, and why high water alone does not tell you when the current will stop.
The coastal journal
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to the water.
Sailing language, quiet harbours and the things you notice when you slow down. An almanac for curious minds, afloat and ashore.
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Afloat & Ashore
Keeping a sailing journal you will actually want to read
A simple sailing journal format for remembering a day on the water: a few facts, one vivid detail and a question to explore next time.
Sailing Basics
Port and starboard: a simple way to remember the difference
Learn what port and starboard mean, why they stay fixed when you turn around, and a simple dockside exercise for remembering both sides.