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Your ability to tow another boat has more to do with the fittings on your boat and skill of its skipper than with the power of your engine.
[BoatSafe.com, USA]
Short summary of the reasons why a cell phone is no match for a VHF radio in an emergency.
[Safe/Sea, Wickford, RI, USA]
Extensive grab bag of checklists for sending distress calls, abandoning ship, contacting important people, dealing with medical emergencies, a fouled propeller, going aground, and dozens of other difficult situations.
[Bill Dietrich, USA]
Self-help techniques when you go aground, including damage assessment, analyzing tidal factors, changing the boat′s direction, reducing the boat′s draft, and using a kedge anchor.
[SailNet, 19 December 2002]
Tips for passing and securing a towing line, and balancing the boat for good tracking. Written for small boats, but much is applicable to larger yachts.
[Asian Yachting, USA]
Going aground and what to do about it.
[Cruising World, July 2001]
In the event of a serious marine peril, you may want help from a salvage operation. You should be familiar with the terms of a salvage agreement, perhaps keeping one on board just in case. Here is a sample recommended by a towing service.
[BoatUS, Alexandria, VA, USA]
Account of going aground on coral will sensitize you to the need for kedging skills. Includes eight tips on using a kedge anchor effectively.
[SailNet, 18 July 2003]
Account of going aground and the legal consequences of not clarifying towing -v- salvage before accepting a tow. List of to-do′s when accepting a tow. 3 pages.
[Sail Magazine, July 2003]
Tips on protecting the boat after running aground, getting off by your own efforts, and working with towing or salvage people who want to help. No illustrations.
[Ocean Navigator, May/June 2000]It′s imperative that prior to handing a line to any tow vessel you ask: ′Is this a tow or salvage?′
Kathy Barron
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