Resources and how-to
This resource section provides tools to help you better understand your boat and its parts, along with how-to (and how not to!) guides and forms.
- Forms library - download a variety of forms including measuring for lifelines and standing rig parts, un-step checklist...
- Illustrations and diagrams - learn through diagrams of sailboat and rig with named parts, preventer setup, sail trim diagrams...
- Technical info - papers on corrosion, double vs. sing spreader rig...
- Helpful reading - books and/or articles of interest...
External links and referrals
- Nautical support tools
- Glossary of nautical terms
- Samson splicing tutorial
- Tides from NOAA
- Weather services from NOAA
- Weather router Ken McKinley will forward pertinent weather information to you enroute (207-236-3935).
- Local resources
- Port of Port Townsend
Boat Haven moorage, local marine trades, public records ... - Port Townsend City Guide
Accommodation, restaurants, events, maps ... - Transportation links
Links to ferries and other transportation options on our Directions page ... - Other links of interest
- The Taco Traveler
Our friend Sean Anderson's cruising website ...