Seamanship
Bow, Stern, Fore and Aft: Boat Terms Explained
A plain-English guide to bow, stern, fore, forward, aft and amidships, with practical examples showing how sailors use each term on board.
3 min readCompass field notes
Sailing Knowledge & Practical Guides
Source-reviewed explanations of seamanship, navigation, weather, buoyage, COLREGs, and life on board from Compass Revision.
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Weather
Beaufort Scale: Force 7, Gale Force and What 56 Knots Means
A sailor's guide to Beaufort Force 7, gale force, 56-knot winds, and the passage-planning factors that matter beyond a forecast number.
3 min readPilotage
Sector Lights in Navigation: Red, White and Green Explained
How navigation sector lights display different colours by bearing, how charted sectors guide pilotage, and why colour alone never proves safe water.
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