“One hand for the boat, one hand for yourself”

Posted by jmurrant on June 30, 2009 under Boat Handling, Skipper and Crew, Knots and Ropework, one hand for the boat | Comments are off for this article

This saying, passed down through generations of sailors, is one of the first things a novice sailor needs to learn.

In closed waters, your helmsman will often warn you that another vessel’s wake is about to rock the boat. But everyone on board should be alert to the possibility, particularly when going forward or moving around on board.

Remember, you go sailing on the water and don’t want to end up in it!