Floating ice terminology
ON-LINE Glossary of terms most commonly used internationally in relation to floating ice (sea ice and land ice) at sea, in relation to navigation. Includes a short description of the meaning of each of the terms.
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Author: Juan González-Aller Lacalle
The sail force
“The sail force” is the first chapter of the on-line book ‘SAIL HANDLING AND TRIMMING’, with theoretical foundations that will help us to understand in a clear and simple way how the aerodynamic forces are generated in a sail, in order to obtain the maximum performance.
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Qualities of a bluewater sailor
Considerations on the qualities of a good ocean (bluewater) sailor; grouped into: personal qualities (flexibility, calmness, companionship, etc.), physical qualities (agility, visual acuity, etc.) and technical knowledge (sail handling, navigation, mechanics and electricity, etc.).
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Elegir el inversor para un velero
Tipos de inversores (onda sinusoidal pura y onda modificada), la potencia del inversor que necesito en un velero, la capacidad de baterías necesaria para el inversor, el inversor que se ajusta a mis necesidades, y un resumen de características recomendables del inversor para un velero.
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Seafood Fideuá
Seafood Fideuá. Description and history of this dish, necessary ingredients, preparation process on board step by step, and considerations for a sailboat, and with descriptive images of the elaboration of this delicious recipe.
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