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Knowledge of a sailboat's keel, its draft when heavily loaded and the cruising area can help to prevent running aground. A damage check is the first step if a grounding does occur. Techniques for freeing the boat are described.
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A sailboat running aground should tack immediately if sailing to windward and drop the sail if that fails. The best method for freeing a boat depends on draft, weight, horsepower and keel and rudder configuration.
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Sailboats cruising the Maine coast can avoid damaging lobster traps by passing down-tide from the buoys that mark the traps. This technique keeps the boat from snagging the warp.
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