The cleat hitch is easily the best knot to use when tying up your boat at the jetty. It’s an effective knot, that locks on tighter the harder the boat pulls against it, yet when it is tied properly, it
How to Tie a Cleat Hitch
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Cardinal Markers
Cardinal Markers A brief reminder on cardinal markers and what they mean. Cardinal markers are used to indicate safe passage when lateral markers are not considered appropriate. These are important for indicating submerged hazards such as rocks/reefs etc. The job of the
Seasickness – Train Your Brain – Part 1
“I can’t go cruising…..I get seasickness, I’ll just stick to short trips”. Everybody can get seasick, some just get it more than others. There are some rare, very lucky souls, who have never felt it – yet. And I
Boating and Diver Safety
Diver Safety It’s that time of the year. Calm winds, low swell and good vis. Perfect conditions for diving in Perth! Certainly not by coincidence they are perfect conditions for boating. While boats are an integral part of offshore diving,
Safety Equipment: Marine Flares
Marine Flares: One of the appeals of boating outside of protected waters is the joy of ‘getting away from it all’. You and your mates are keen for an offshore dive, chasing a few rock lobster for the traditional West Oz
Berthing a Boat
Here is a bit of wisdom on berthing a boat from Captain Mike Berthing a Boat 1) WHEELBARROW. Think of your boat as a wheelbarrow. The stern (back of the boat) is the part that makes the change of direction happen,
Life Jackets – Not Just There For Show
Life Jackets. They save lives…but only if you wear it. It is a sad statistic: 70% of boating fatalities are a result of drowning and of those, 85% of the victims were not wearing life jackets*. In the United