A life jacket (or Personal Flotation Device – PFD) іѕ thе single mоѕt important piece оf equipment оn уоur boat[…]
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Category: sailing
Sailing Close to the Wind
As is often the case sailing close to the wind has its origins in sailing, in general life it means[…]
Read moreWhy is Barometric Pressure so Important?
Barometers work on air pressure. Inside an aneroid barometer there is a sealed capsule, often made if copper. Aneroid means[…]
Read moreWho Has Right of Way at Sea?
In Short Size Does Matter! Traditionally ‘sail before steam’ is the maxim that is often stated, and traditionally (in days[…]
Read moreBuying a New (to you) Boat Needn’t Break the Bank
Providing you are smart and shop around first. Dinghies are exceptional starter boats and many people sailing inland or coastal[…]
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Predict thе Weather Aѕ Wеll аѕ thе Guy оn TV
Thе weather resources оn thе Internet аrе mаnу аnd varied. Thеу range frоm highly sophisticated dedicated sites tо national newsfeeds[…]
Read moreAmbition, nerves, and espionage: final countdown at the Volvo Ocean Race
We go behind the scenes at the Volvo Ocean Race with Dongfeng Race Team to find how the team is[…]
Read moreEssential tips when using an anchor
Duncan Wells passes on the benefit of years spent at anchor with his definitive guide to the do’s and don’t’s[…]
Read moreTime and Tide Wait for no Man (or Woman)!
There is a lot of truth in the old adage for boating people especially. But, what is the tide and[…]
Read moreWind Fills Sails but…
People often use the old saying, ‘Knowing which way the wind is blowing’ but in fact this is vital information[…]
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