How do you safely navigate a boat through rough waters?

Question

My friend went on a cruise to Bermuda, and now I’m looking for information about navigating a small boat (like a dinghy) in rough weather conditions. Are there any experienced seafarers out there who can offer some advice? To read more, click here: http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-d8pH0dcoRKeB12yOcnUQp.9VCFos?p=12657

Answer 1

Obviously you dont know too much about boating, if you're looking for dingy navigation in rough waters.  If a small craft advisory is up, a small craft is generally 100ft or less, although gross tonnage has an important bearing also. It would be wise to obtain a copy of Chapmans, a book of boating, knowledge, rules, common sense, and how to's

Answer 2

Leave it to the captain..

Answer 3

I am by no means an extensively experienced seafarer but have lots of experience with my 22 1/2 aft-cabin cruiser; operating on some of the Great Lakes.  First thing that comes to my mind is -- why in the heck would you ever want to use a dinghy in rough water?  Maybe for white-water rafting...

Anyways, there are lots of good sites offering links and boating techniques.  Here are a few below.

Safe boating!!!!

Answer 4

You don't, smaller boats are dangerous in hazordous weather, the most you can do is try to keep them upright until the conditions subside.

Answer 5

First of all, I do not have answer to your question. However, for the sake of clarity, I think you wanted to say that, if the cruise ship sinks (God forbid) then your friend needs to navigate small boat (life-boat). Ami I right?

If so, please make it clear why you are asking for this information "about navigating a small boat (like a dinghy) in rough weather conditions".