Yesterday’s question was … Tropical storms, like Fay, (winds 64 knots plus) advance at speeds up to 25 knots with wind circulating _____ in the northern hemisphere and _____ in the southern hemisphere.

The Answer is …Winds circulate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere.

Today’s Question is … Navigation lights must be displayed at certain times. Name three.

Quote for the Day: “Give precise instructions to new crew about using the heads especially the old adage ‘ don’t put anything down the bog that ain’t been ate’ .” — Unknown

We are in the process of moving the boat to Virginia due to Mark changing jobs. The marina he has found is at the mouth of the Chesapeake and we are excited about all the good things we have heard about sailing here.

We are having to redo the bottom due to some oil spill the trucker created and he then power washed our boat of course removing most of the bottom paint. So this week has been spent repainting the bottom and waxing the hull.

Due to Tropical Depression Fay, flights are back-up and waits are long for flights to get back into Florida so I am here a bit longer. I can’t wait to get back and start writing all about our projects. We will have some new pictures and interesting DIY pages. Stay safe from Fay…

Friday’s Question was … A braided towline is preferable to three-strand nylon because the same diameter braided line is stronger, does not kink, and is elastic but not too elastic to create a ____-____ hazard.

The Answer is: A braided towline is not too elastic to create a snap-back hazard.

Today’s Question is … Tropical storms, like Fay, (winds 64 knots plus) advance at speeds up to 25 knots with wind circulating _____ in the northern hemisphere and _____ in the southern hemisphere.

Quote for the Day: ” Fay, Fay go away. Let my boat float another day.” — Sailor32

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Yesterday’s Question: “____” is the main reason halyards and sheets part, usually caused by unfair leads.

The Answer is … Chafe.

Today’s Question: A braided towline is preferable to three-strand nylon because the same diameter braided line is stronger, does not kink, and is elastic but not too elastic to create a ____-____ hazard.

Quote for the Day: “Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, but democrats believe everyday is April 15th.” — Ronald Reagan, 40th American President 1981-1989, born 1911-2004.



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Yesterday’s Question was … The two most important steps before getting under way, under power (vessels the gas engines or propane cooking fuel), is to ____ the bilges and engine compartment for fumes and to run the engine blower for at least 5 minutes.

The Answer: Sniff the bilges and engine compartment for fumes.

Today’s question is … “____” is the main reason halyards and sheets part, usually caused by unfair leads.

Quote for the Day: “Man marks the earth with ruin – his control stops with the shore.”– Lord Byron, Romantic English poet,1788-1824.

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Yesterday’s Question was … As the fog rolls in, you should slow the boat to a speed that will allow you to stop in ____ the distance of your visibility. For example, if your visibility is 200 ft, you should be able to stop in ____ feet.

The Answer: Stop in half the distance of your visibility, 100ft if your visibility is 200 ft.

Today’s Question: The two most important steps before getting under way, under power (vessels the gas engines or propane cooking fuel), is to ____ the bilges and engine compartment for fumes and to run the engine blower for at least 5 minutes.

Quote for the Day: ““Basically my wife was immature. I’d be at home in the bath and she’d come in and sink my boats.” –
Woody Allen, American Actor, Author, Screenwriter and Film Director, b.1935

Yesterday’s Question was … When departing, with your bow into the wind or tidal current…you should leave ______ first?

The Answer is … Leave Bow first.

Today’s Question: As the fog rolls in, you should slow the boat to a speed that will allow you to stop in ____ the distance of your visibility. For example, if your visibility is 200 ft, you should be able to stop in ____ feet.

Quote for the Day: “If you can’t repair it, maybe it shouldn’t be on board.”– Lin and Larry Pardey, Authors of Cruising Has No Limits.

Friday’s Question was … An anchor rode should be previously “_____” to facilitate free running when cast overboard.

The answer is … Flaked.

Today’s Question: When departing, with your bow into the wind or tidal current…you should leave ______ first?

Quote for the Day: ” The water is the same on both sides of the boat” –Finnish Proverb

Yesterday’s Question: When you visit our Famous Pirates page, who is the most famous pirate on that page? http://www.mesmerenterprizes.com/famouspirates.html

The Answer is … Captain Jack Sparrow! Check out the Video at the bottom of our page, “Why is the Rum gone?” My husbands favorite line!

Today’s Question: An anchor rode should be previously “_____” to facilitate free running when cast overboard.

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Yesterday’s Question was … What is the origin of the term, “As The Crow Flies?

The Answer: The term “As The Crow Flies” came from British coastal vessels that customarily carried a cage of crows. Crows detest large expanses of water and head, as straight as a crow flies, towards the nearest land if released at sea - very useful if you were unsure of the nearest land when sailing in foggy waters before the days of radar. The lookout perch on sailing vessels thus became known as the crow’s nest.

Today’s Question is … When you visit our Famous Pirates page, who is the most famous pirate on that page? http://www.mesmerenterprizes.com/famouspirates.html

Quote for the Day: “The average man will bristle if you say his father was dishonest, but he will brag a little if he discovers that his great-grandfather was a pirate.” – Bern Williams (American programmer and consultant)

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