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Focus

Focus Relaxation is a highly valued part of the boating experience for most people, sail boaters and power boaters alike. Importantly, there are certain times when alertness is required to ensure captain and crew safety. You can probably think of many examples – swimming around those sharp stainless steel propellers; fending off dockside; picking up a mooring ball in a crowded anchorage; traversing a river packed solid with weekend boat traffic, etc. One time, unique to fast powerboats, is piloting at high speed. Above 40 knots it’s critically important to keep your eye on the ball.   In contrast to [...]

July 19th, 2024|