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Perhaps it's spring, but there appear to be quite a few new folks gazing towards the water here on Sailnet. There is also quite a bit of salty wisdom around here as well, and one of the great things about Sailnet is that wisdom, experience and advice are freely shared over long discussions.
For those that wish to partake, here is a space to post the ONE piece of advice that you think is most important to communicate. Only ONE piece of advice allowed and it must be short. The U/W school of medicine has a simmilar tradition, passing information from graduates to newbies. Why so short, why only one? Because like Haiku, it forces the mind to filter out what is not necessary and what is left is pure.
My piece:
"Having enough scope out is THE most important aspect in anchoring securely."
When you're out sailing, be grateful - be truely grateful. For you are able to do what many of the folks back on shore gazing out to sea only ever dream of.
"To me, nothing made by man is more beautiful than a sailboat under way in fine weather, and to be on that sailboat is to be as close to heaven as I expect to get. It is unalloyed happiness."
As Captain, you are responsible for the safety of those you bring on your boat.
To make sure everyone stays safe you have to learn the skills and develop the judgement to stay within your capabilites as they grow, (especially in those times when it stops being fun.)
If you are doing it right, this is a continuous process.
While I'm a novice sailor, I have been hanging around here for about six months so I think I have one. When you have a maritime law question, ask Jack.
Don't panic, the worst thing that could happen is you might die.
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