Sailing basics

Every beginner must know the sailing basics. Parts of a sailboat, points of sail, sailing principles, sailboat maneuvers, sailing license, learn sailing.

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A mistake that new boaters make is anchoring incorrectly. Read this article to avoid making these mistakes. Also, discover 19 other mistakes boaters make. #sailingexperience

The meaning of this post is to share a correct way to talk about sailing and sailboats. Sailors have been developed specific languages: it's fun because you can recognize a racing sailor or a cruiser not only by how they dress but above all by how they speak! So, to express yourself at

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US Inland Navigation Rules, for U.S. Waterways, Great Lakes, Canada

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…

I'm checking my map here, and I'm just curious: how long does it take to cross the Atlantic? In this article, I'll answer the question for the most common sailing boats and routes.

Winds are named for the quarter from which they usually blow such as a wind blowing from north to south is called north wind. But the direction of the wind is not always the same so as you sail, you will need to keep track of where it is coming from.