Sailing Rules and Information

Knots: This page is dedicated to the art of tying knots. Most of them are quite commonly used aboard or related to the sea - fishing and that sort of thing. All the knots are animated and hence move by themselves, showing you how they are constructed. If more information is required on these knots, The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford Ashley is a great source of information.
International and Inland Navigation Rules: Combined International and Inland Navigation Rules on this site so comparison between the two sets of Rules is easier and to facilitate your Navigation Rules queries.
BASIC SAILING: Rules of Sailing: Just as there are rules and regulations for automobiles, there are marine traffic laws that boats have to follow. These are referred to as the "rules of the road", or right-of-way (ROW) rules.
Heavy Weather: By heavy weather we mean weather conditions and high winds which cause a boat and crew to depart from their planned track and take evasive action to prevent capsizing and loss of the craft.
Basic Boating Safety Course: This Basic Boating Safety course is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized as acceptable to the United States Coast Guard Recreational Boating Program.
Sailboat Parts: Diagrams and information to help sailors become acquainted with the various equipment located upon their vessel.
Sailboat Terminology: Image of sail parts