Do the Contessa 32s comply with the criteria of the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008? In other words, are they stable sailing yachts according to international merchant shipping standards? The short answer is yes. Here are the Code’s criteria: We examine these below, one by one. Criteria 1, 2...
The magnetic compass is the default instrument on sailboats. Unlike commercial vessels, which generally have a gyrocompass, it is usually the only instrument on board that points to the (magnetic) north. Regardless of the vessel type, Canadian regulation requires a magnetic compass onboard (on vessels of more than 8 meters)....
This text explains a fixing technique that is applicable on fast boats. It makes use of paper charts when there is little to no space for chartwork. The technique is useful if the chartplotter fails, or if checking the validity of an electronic fix is required. I learned the technique...
