Reaching: A Point of Sail Sailing Term
Reaching: When a boat is sailing across the wind between close hauled and running. Reaching is a point of sail. Here is an infographic for you to share, like and print out. Happy Sails!_/)
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MULTIHULLS Part 2
The Disadvantages and Sailing Terms
Disadvantages— In serious wind and seas, a monohull sailor can, if absolutely exhausted and no longer able to steer, strike all sail, lock all hatches, and go below to wait it out and hope for the best. A well-found boat will most likely allow this.
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Posted in Sailor's Blog
Tags: Apps For Sailing, multihulls, saiiling, sailboats, sailing lesson apps
Tags: Apps For Sailing, multihulls, saiiling, sailboats, sailing lesson apps
Multihulls- Part 1
History -The catamaran is one of the oldest types of craft known. The word Catamaran has its origin in Malayan language — Catu (to tie) and Maran ( log). Early Polynesians would lash two large canoes together and sail a whole village’s worth people from one village to another,
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Tags: Apps For Sailing, dinghy sailing, multihulls, sailboats, sailing lesson apps, types of sailboats
Tags: Apps For Sailing, dinghy sailing, multihulls, sailboats, sailing lesson apps, types of sailboats
Man Overboard Rescue Method One Animation
Here his a short animation on how to rescue crew that fell over board. This method involves jibing which is turning the boat around with the wind behind you. Only to be practiced in light winds as one can capsize easily!
…Sailing: Person Overboard!
Most one man-overboard drills usually consist of throwing over a cushion and returningto pick it up by the strap. A good sized fireplace log is a better way to do the practice because it is much more awkward to get aboard.
There are four important steps to retrieving a person who has gone overboard.
…Running Aground And Getting Off When Boating
In every sailor’s life lurks the inevitability of an eventual grounding. If you’re a sailor and you haven’t yet run aground, chances are very good that one day you will.
What to do When Running Aground
DON’T PANIC —
…Three Crew Overboard Rescue Methods
MOB Man Overboard! or Crew Overboard or Person Overboard Whatever your preference! Here are 3 short animations on how to rescue crew that fell over board.
Method 1: This method involves jibing which is turning the boat around with the wind behind you. Only to be practiced in light winds as one can capsize easily!
…Approaching a Mooring in a Sailboat
Approaching a Mooring in a Sailboat – Sailing Tip
Here is a printable infographic on how to land a sailboat at a mooring. Always be mindful of the wind!
Some way to tell which way the wind is blowing is to observe flags and birds always face the wind.
…Nautical Rules of the Road
Nautical Rules of the Road – Sailing Tips
Here is a printable infographic on the risk of collision rules.
Typically, when two sailboats encounter on the high sea, there are three nautical rules to follow:
1. The boat on the port tack gives way to the boat on the starboard tack.
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Posted in Quick Sailing Tips
Tags: boating rules, mobile sailing lessons, nautical rules, rules of the road
Tags: boating rules, mobile sailing lessons, nautical rules, rules of the road
Around the World Solo Teen Sailing: Is it Safe?
Crazy, courageous, or something else, teens are casting off on a global sailing adventure. With the circumstance of Abby Sunderland, teen world circumnavigation is getting lots of press. But this is not something new with the likes of Robin Lee Graham, who as a teenager set out to sail around the world alone,