Learn how to tie a Cleat Hitch, Stopper Knot, Clove Hitch and more! These top 5 knots are essential for sailing (or boating in general).
Do you like a challenge, or are you a fairweather sailor like me? I've actually checked the facts (and many opinions) and came up with these wind speeds for different sailing styles:
US Inland Navigation Rules, for U.S. Waterways, Great Lakes, Canada
The Lagoon 42 is the French yard´s best selling catamaran. We take a look at what make´s this boat so popular, her Pros and Cons and options you should get.
The International Measurement System (IMS) is a set of rules that define what and how is measured on a boat. It is used by the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) as a measurement platform on its ORC Rating Systems (ORC International and ORC Club). In this article, we deep dive into sails from the IMS perspective. This content is for Subscriber, Advanced (monthly), Advanced (annual), Pro (monthly), and Pro (annual) members only.Sign in Sign up
Wanting to sail around the world is a wonderful plan requires dozens of items and skills. For a clear overview, we have compiled a one-stop-shop article that will push you miles towards your goal. Here are the things necessary to successfully circle the globe on a sailboat - the tangible and the intangible ones.
Each port offers something unique and entertaining. Plan your trip wih my top sailing destinations in the Saronic Islands in Greece!
Get ready for the list of the best sailing movies, including inspirational sailing documentaries, gripping survival stories, true sailing stories of round-the-world sailboat races, and circumnavigations - we’re sharing all our favorites about sailboat life on the water. Whether you’re looking for sailing nostalgia or inspiration to live on a sailboat, we have the sailing film for you on our top 15 list.
The 2022 edition of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award attracted submissions from 150 professional photographers representing 29 nations, with the
reusing discarded sails, spanish company dvelas has constructed the 'trimmer chair', sustainably handmade in spain with sails from anywhere in the world.
The best apps for sailing-don't set off on a sailing adventure without them! Websites and apps for sailing you shouldn't leave port without.
Learning to sail is a lifetime commitment and not just a one-course seminar. Discover my TOP 10 TIPS for beginning sailors.
These five tips will put you on a path to competency and confidence which will make you a sailor ready to learn the ropes
Ten years ago we didn’t have smart phones or iPads, and sailors managed to get by perfectly well without them. But there is no doubt that times and technology have changed, and there are some…
Learning to sail is a lifetime commitment and not just a one-course seminar. Discover my TOP 10 TIPS for beginning sailors.
Toby Heppell looks at the art of singlehanded sailing and considers what constitutes good seamanship when it’s only you on board
Want to live on a sailboat? Here are my top sailboat accessories that make life comfortable and cozy in our floating home.
If you're thinking of running away to start a life at sea then this is the guide for you!Full of handy tips from a couple who started their own life at sea.
An Italian Canonist has presented a petition to ask the Cardinal to examine whether Francis is not in manifest heresy and, in case, decide whether he should be deposed. The text of the peti…
Small bluewater sailboats are a great choice for sailing around the world. Here are our top 5 picks for small cruising sailboats.
In this post I list the items you are unlikely to have if you have never done bluewater or long-term cruising before. There are some essential safety product and also a couple of cool upgrades which will help you be comfortable.
When it comes to sailing and sailboats there are several different ways to do a variety of tasks. Some captains and sailing schools preach one method and others preach another. Your best bet is to understand the options and then choose the system, or way, that works best for you. How will you know what works best for you?! You make sure to schedule time to do Man Overboard (MOB) drills. Also, make sure you have an Overboard Location Alert System in addition to Personal Locator Beacon. The Heave-to and Drift Method We practice this method by doing drills using
San Francisco September 3, 2012 282 days until the Arctic Circle expedition Yesterday I got to thinking about the barkentine (alternately: barquentine) I will be sailing on during the arctic trip, …
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Learning to sail is a lifetime commitment and not just a one-course seminar. Discover my TOP 10 TIPS for beginning sailors.
There are a lot of different sail rig types and it can be difficult to remember what's what. So I've come up with a system. Let me explain it in this article.
Smile Race, Sailing Cup, Fyn, Denmark. Looking for vintage posters? Stick No Bills has a stunning collection! This poster features a white sailing boat on a beautiful blue sea with clouds and shore in the background. With its 'smile race' tagline, it's perfect for any sailing enthusiast. The boat is sailing for the sailing cup in Denmark, making it a must-have for any sailing event collector. Add it to your collection today and relive the nostalgia of vintage racing!
Do you dream of the best sailing catamaran for world travel? Here are our top picks, buying advice and pros & cons.
Canal boat holidays are great introduction to the art of sailing so here is our handy - guide to 'Sailing for Dummy's'.
You can buy a fully-equipped and serviceable sailboat for less than $20,000 on the used market. Most of these vessels are fiberglass sloops.
Yesterday’s opening race of the inaugural J Class World Championship took place off Newport, Rhode Island.
Learning to sail is a lifetime commitment and not just a one-course seminar. Discover my TOP 10 TIPS for beginning sailors.
Most small sailboats under 20 feet in this list are time-tested, easy to rig, simple to sail, extremely fun, and perfect either for solo sailing or for sailing with friends and family.
Want to live on a sailboat? Here are my top sailboat accessories that make life comfortable and cozy in our floating home.
In this post I list the items you are unlikely to have if you have never done bluewater or long-term cruising before. There are some essential safety product and also a couple of cool upgrades which will help you be comfortable.
This work is part of Doggett’s Sail: Majesty at Sea series. Born from Drew’s longtime passion for the sport, this series is an intimate look into the world of two iconic and revered racing sailboat classes, and their enduring heritage, beauty and power as they navigate the open ocean. From a limited edition, this work is printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta paper, which sets the standard for image definition and color depth. Each print includes an embossed certificate of authenticity and is signed + numbered.
