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Impact Of Weather On Navigation SafetyNavigation Safety

Understanding The Impact Of Weather On Navigation Safety

Navigation safety is a major focus for anyone who travels, whether by land, sea, or air. As the world becomes increasingly connected, understanding the…

Navigation In The OceanNavigation Safety

Tips For Safe Navigation In The Ocean

Navigating the ocean can be a thrilling experience, but it's also important to stay safe while doing so. It's critical to understand the risks and hazards…

Avoid Storms And Unsafe Conditions At SeaNavigation Safety

Strategies To Avoid Storms And Unsafe Conditions At Sea

Sailing is a thrilling and rewarding experience, but it can also be dangerous. Unfortunately, unpredictable storms or unsafe conditions can arise when you…

Errors To Avoid When Navigating The OceanNavigation Safety

Common Errors To Avoid When Navigating The Ocean

Navigating the ocean can be a thrilling and exciting adventure, but it can also be incredibly dangerous. With so much unpredictability in the waters…

Chart plate reading 8 to 13 feet, where the official rough sea state beginsNavigation Safety

What Wave Height Is Considered Rough Water?

Officially, rough seas start at about 8 feet. For a small boat, rough starts far lower. Here is how the sea-state scale works and what it means for your boat.

Chart plate comparing a 5 second and a 10 second wave periodNavigation Safety

Wave Period Explained: Why 3 Feet at 5 Seconds Feels Worse Than 3 Feet at 10

Wave period is the time between waves, and it changes the ride more than wave height does. How to read it in a marine forecast, and what numbers to look for.

Chart plate reading 2 to 3 feet, kayaking in open water chopNavigation Safety

Is It Safe to Kayak in 2 to 3 Foot Waves?

Two to three foot waves are intermediate kayaking conditions. What they feel like from a kayak, which boats handle them, and a simple guide by experience level.