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- Is it Cheaper to Live on a Sailboat? by Victor Epand
This article discusses the pros and cons of living on a sailboat. It also gives tips on things you should consider before deciding to live on a sailboat. - Cheap Living is Fun Living on a Sailboat by Gary P Pierce
Cheap living was easy in the 8 years we spent living on a sailboat in the Caribbean. The lifestyle was priceless. If you are looking for a cheap and fun way to live and enjoy life, take a good look at living on a sailboat. - Small Boat Cruising Tips - Get Rid of Insects Aboard Your Small Sailboat by John N. Jamieson
If you are anything like me, there aren't many things that drive you as crazy as roaches, weevils, or spiders in a small cruising boat cabin. Here are seven super tips to rid these unwelcome creatures from your humble abode once and for all! - St Vincent & the Grenadines Yacht Charter by Ken Jones
St Vincent and the Grenadines is located in the southeast Caribbean about 90 miles west of Barbados. The island group lie south of St Lucia and north of Grenada. The Grenadines are comprised of 32 islands and cays stretching south from St Vincent. Only 8 of the Grenadines are populated and the remaining are bird sanctuaries and very popular for both hiking and snorkelling. - Why Use a Yacht Charter in South France by Douglas B
South France is one of the most astounding places to travel and visit. With scenic views of the sea, South France, or Le Midi, also includes famous mountains like the Pyrenees. There's no doubt that Le Midi offers some of the best experiences on land. - What to Do When You Can't Anchor at Night by Jim Murrant
Any voyage that lasts longer than a single day means that a yacht's crew has to be organised into watches. And, to ensure the safety of all aboard, good communication between watches and the navigator is essential. How is this best achieved? - Safety at Sea - Some Lessons Learned From Yacht Running Aground at Night by Jim Murrant
A well-prepared yacht with a prudent skipper would have avoided the accident at sea described below. Read the scenario, based on a true story, and think about what should have been done differently. - Cruising the Caribbean Living on a Sailboat - Customs and Immigrations Dos and Don'ts by Gary P Pierce
Living on a sailboat and cruising the Caribbean is a lot of fun. There are certain dos and don'ts when it comes to customs and immigration. Most importantly be polite and you will find the process to be..."No problem, Mon". - Planning Your Sailboat 'Adventure of a Lifetime' Voyage by Vincent Bossley
First article in a series of articles of how to go about getting started with the planning of an ocean voyage in your own sailboat. This process needs to be commenced well ahead of time so that when it comes time to finally set sail and leave port, you know that you are as well prepared as you can possibly be. - Dream Holidays Aboard Luxury Yachts by E. Drummond
Embark on a dream holiday onboard a luxury yacht. Find out more about where to charter your yacht for the most unbelievable holiday imaginable. - Buying a Sailboat on the Internet - Pitfalls and Dangers by Vincent Bossley
The internet is a fantastic tool for research and buying, but when it comes to buying a sailboat you should learn to avoid the pitfalls and dangers of making a purchase on the internet. However, when it comes to investing in your dream sailboat, it pays handsomely to be very cautious and thorough before going ahead with a purchase. And remember, that boats like cars, often look much better in a photographic image than in reality! - Boats and Boating by Winterrose Black
Boating seems to be the most interesting and enjoying event for everyone in this world. So in order to experience the best boating, everyone should come out with the best boat that is strong enough to sail on any kind of weather condition and water. Boating is not such an easy entertaining event and it is not an event that anyone can take part, as it the most dangerous and risky event where everyone requires a good knowledge in boating. - Marine Knots Secrets - How to Tie a Bowline to a Piling in Under Ten Seconds by John N. Jamieson
Did you know that how you start the bowline makes the difference as to whether this marine knots king stays put--or comes undone? Practice these five easy steps to tie this knot the right way every time! - Yacht Charters in Sicily by Katja Kukovic
Sicily is one of the most popular destinations for your charters in the world due to its unique culture and amazing natural beauty. The islands boasts over 1,000 kilometers of coastline and numerous seaside towns and villages rich in history and architecture. - Cruising the Med, Living Onboard - Is it All It's Cracked Up to Be? Is it For You? by Stephen J Bryant
You don't have to go to "The Med" for good times... indeed some of the very best sailing is to be had around the UK coasts. Med marina prices are not cheap at all nowadays (even by inflated UK standards) and you'll spend most of your time motoring and sweating between June and Sept. The rest of the year you'll be hiding from the terrific winds that spring up with little warning... - Minding the Tiller by Peter Phillips
At some time, every boat equipped with a tiller will require some method of securing it in a fixed position when at a mooring so that it does not flop around and place unnecessary wear and tear on the fittings. In addition, it is quite good to have some means of keeping the tiller straight while the tillerman ducks below for a quick cup of tea or something. - The Joy of Solitude by Peter Phillips
In today's frenetic world, with its emphasis on incessant business, the art of just being alone with one's own thoughts has been lost. We always have to be doing something. Take a look round any airport lounge or bus station, and you can count on the fingers of one hand the number of people who are just sitting there, waiting. Most people will be thumbing on their mobile phones or fiddling with their mp3 player. - Living on a Sailboat - 7 Things You Will Never See by Gary P Pierce
Living on a sailboat is fun and your life is uncomplicated. If you have friends that are visiting from the states make sure they read this before they come, bringing any hard sided luggage on board. - Learning to Sail - Part Two by Payo W Perry
Alright, so you've heard the call of the ocean and decided to learn how to sail! In this article we'll discuss what you can expect from your course and how to extract the maximum from it. - Learning to Sail - Part One by Payo W Perry
There's a common misconception that you need to be a wealthy individual or have access to your own yacht in order to learn to sail and to enjoy sailing as a past time. However nothing could be further from the truth and each week thousands of ordinary people go sailing through clubs and sailing schools all around the globe. - Anchoring Techniques by Peter Phillips
When you go to sleep at an anchorage, one thing you will want to do is to wake up in the same place. In other words, make sure your anchoring equipment and techniques are safe and secure. You don't want to be taking an unplanned excursion around your chosen anchorage, especially if there are other boats in the vicinity. - Living on a Sailboat in the Caribbean - Was it Safe? by Gary P Pierce
Living on a sailboat in the Caribbean was great fun, we did so for 8 years. We cruised from the Virgin Islands, down the Windward's and Leeward's, to Trinidad and Venezuela. We are often asked about safety issues including piracy. We never had a problem, but we took precautions. - Sailing Navigation Secrets - Do You Know Your Sailing Right-of-Way Rules? by John N. Jamieson
You are sailing on port tack and see another sailboat ahead just off your starboard bow. Should you pass him to port or to starboard? If you are anything like me, those crazy rules when two sailboats meet each other can confuse even the saltiest sailor. Use these three easy sailing navigation memory aids to always remember just what you need to do! - The Hovercraft's Journey - From Plan to Present by Tom Sangers
Today, hovercrafts are used for passenger transport, emergency rescue, military use, and often simply sport and pleasure, but how have they reached this position? The ideas behind using air pressure to hover were first documented in 1716 by Emanuel Swedenborg, a Swedish Scientist. - Crossing the Bar by Peter Phillips
Crossing a bar to get into a safe harbour can be a very dangerous part of sailing, and many accidents have been put down to unexpected heavy waves at the wrong time, unexpected shifts in the current, when the real cause of the mishap is the skipper's failure to observe simple rules. The majority of accidents incurred when crossing a bar are on the way into a harbour, rather than leaving it. This is because people plan the time when they want to leave, even the day, to catch the tide at the right time. - The Story of the Royal National Lifeboat Institute by Tom Sangers
The story of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's founding begins with a man called Sir William Hillary. Living on the Isle of Man, which is situated in the Irish Sea, Hillary was aware of how dangerous the body of water could be for ships attempting to cross, and what that could mean for their crews. - Living on a Sailboat - Passage Making by Gary P Pierce
Living on a sailboat is best enjoyed when at a comfortable anchorage maybe with good cruising buddies. However sooner or later you may want to go from point A to point B. - Living on a Sailboat - Our Journey by Gary P Pierce
Living on a sailboat became a reality for us in 1994...we did so for 8 years. We stayed in the Caribbean and traveled from Trinidad and Venezuela to the Virgin Islands. We did not have all that much sailing experience when we started but had a strong desire to live the sailboat cruising lifestyle. You can do this too. - Living on a Sailboat - Outboard Motor Maintenance Requirements by Gary P Pierce
Living on a sailboat is a wonderful way to live and/or retire. You will need to know a little about working on your outboard motor in order to enjoy this lifestyle to the fullest. Fortunately, you only need to concentrate your efforts in one area to handle 90% of the problems you will have with an outboard motor. - Living on a Sailboat - Diesel Engine Maintenance Requirements by Gary P Pierce
Living on a sailboat is a lot of fun. You will enjoy yourself more if you know how to handle minor diesel engine problems. The list of diesel engine maintenance skills necessary to enjoy the sailboat cruising lifestyle is not long. Don't let perceived mechanical shortcomings keep you from trying this lifestyle.
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