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Clive Peterson - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I have been sailing now for some 18 years and really enjoyed every minute of it. Learning to sail can be quite daunting but when you get started you just don't seem to be able to stop.
I have sailed extensively now and i can tell you there's no better achievement than actually arriving at a new port of call under your own navigation and sailing skills.
I have my own yacht a Maxi 1000 length ... [More]
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- Learn How to Sail - Boating Accessories
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] When you are looking for boating accessories, you may become overwhelmed at the amount of products that are available. Are you wondering just what kinds of boating accessories you really need? The truth is that the answer is really up to you.
- Learn How to Sail - Sailing Terminology
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] Thinking about starting Sailing or Yachting and Sailing off into the Sunset? Then please read on! You are probably like many people, you would love to sail, but do not know the first thing about sailing and where to start.
- Learn How to Sail - Sailing in Warm Climates
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] Arriving in Pula marina is some spectacular sight having the back drop of the marina looking onto one of the Worlds largest Colosseum. We were on a week's sailing holiday setting off from Pula, Croatia.
- Learn How to Sail - Sailing Clubs and Qualifications For Beginners
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] You may dream of being the next Olympic gold medal winner, or you may simply want to take up sailing as a weekend hobby. But one thing is certain: joining a good sailing school is one of the first things you should consider doing. Being part of a sailing club provides many advantages for sailors of all levels and abilities, but when you are first learning to sail the benefits are huge. So whatever motive is driving you to take up sailing, it is seriously worth considering paying an annual fee and joining a sailing club.
- Learn How to Sail - Communications at Sea
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] Sailing out beyond sight of land can be a lonely place and in distant times communication with the land whilst at sea was nonexistent. Read this article to see how communications at sea have improved.
- Learning to Sail - Basic Rules and Regulations of Sailing
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] When you are learning to sail you will need to learn the rules and regulations applicable when out at sea. This article outlines some of the basic rules and regulations that you need to be aware of.
- Learning to Sail Dinghy Sailing Boats
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] If you are about to learn how to sail then I would recommend starting out with the practical side of the sport in a small sailing boat preferably on a lake or river. I can't speak for everywhere but in the UK we have plenty of sailing clubs that have a fleet of small craft to learn the basics and also obtain qualifications as some have RYA (Royal Yachting Association) qualified tutors.
- Learning to Sail - Safe Boating Tips
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] When you are learning to sail tips on safety are very important and should be adhered to. These are just a few safety tips for you to consider when learning this great sport. Happy Sailing...
- Learning to Sail - Rules of Sailing
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] Water bodies offer vast expanses of area for easy and carefree movement of sailing boats and vessels. However, important factors like wind direction, course, sea state, and strength of sailing vessels could pose serious problems. Further, in racing events, sailing boats aim for the same course and area of water, therefore it's even more important to know the rules of sailing.
- Learn How to Sail - Buying Your First Boat Or Yacht
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] If you're about to be venturing out buying your first Boat or Yacht then this article will help guide you in the right direction with some useful tips. This great sport and hobby can be expensive if you let it, but a little research can help keep the cost down.
- Learn to Sail - Spinnaker Chutes
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] Following an article I wrote on learning to sail with a spinnaker, I thought it may be worth introducing to the beginner and sailors that have not had the pleasure of using a spinnaker chute. Designed in America for the Flying Dutchman class it has proven it worth in many sailing races that allow the use of a spinnaker chute. Its is fast to hoist and lowering the spinnaker so in a race with light airs it can be a major benefit on time when hoisting around the mark.
- Learn How to Sail - Sailing on a Budget
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] When embarking out learning how to sail there is always the inevitable how much will it cost? The answer is never going to be clear but here are some tips to help in the process.
- Learn How to Sail - Sailing Navigation & Chart Work
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] Many new boating people who are out in the sea do not feel it's important to carry nautical charts on board. I must say that it is a risky habit. A nautical chart gives you the relevant information required to make a safe passage plan using the charted fixed marks such as buoys and landmarks, so that you can take bearings and maintain a correct course.
- Learn How to Sail - Understanding Tidal Flows
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] Tidal flows are an important part of navigation at sea and have to be considered when plotting your course to steer. The gravitational forces created by the sun and moon on the rotation of the earth, affect the rise and fall of ocean water, this is called tide and happens twice each day.
- Learn How to Sail - Cooking at Sea
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] When writing your passage plan it should include a previsions list that will cover the duration of the passage plus say 10% extra for waste and delays. Dependent on your passage plan duration your previsions list should be made up of a healthy balanced diet, some dried foods, tinned foods, sealed packets and spices, try to avoid glass bottles. If you are taking part in a yacht race then weight takes precedence, so tins, bottles or any heavy containers are not the first choice. Vacuum packed dried foods will weigh less and sometimes go a lot further in your menu.
- Tobago For Your Wedding Day
[Relationships:Wedding] If you would like to get married in Paradise, then you must seriously consider Tobago for your Wedding Day. Sun, sand, palm trees, turquoise blue sea, fantastic sunsets, friendly people, what more do you want?
- Learn How to Sail - Sailing With a Spinnaker
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] Sailing with a Spinnaker A spinnaker is a large sail that replaces the Genoa in light winds, it has its own technique when spinnaker handling and it must be emphasized at this stage, that there is no substitute for practice or development to flying a spinnaker. The equipment and procedure of hoisting a spinnaker is documented in this article.
- Learn How to Sail - Basic Sailing Terminology For the Beginner Sailor
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] This article gives you a brief insight into the some what daunting terminology that the beginner sailor has to learn. If you are just starting out learning how to sail and what this fantastic sport has to offer, then please read on!
- Learning How to Sail - Yacht Maneuvering, Docking & Mooring
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] While sailing, you should have adequate knowledge and proper skill to maneuver your boat on water. Efficient handling of boat would prove easier if you are able to turn your boat in any direction. These simple techniques help you deal and cope with all types of wind and sea conditions.
- Learning How to Sail - Anchoring Your Boat
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] When lying at anchor there are certain points to consider when choosing your anchorage. This article outlines how to anchor a boat and the types of anchors available on the market to be considered. Please read on.
- Learning How to Sail - Basic Sailing Advice For the Beginner Sailor
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] You are probably like I was some time ago, you would love to learn how to sail, but do not know the first thing about sailing and where to start. Well, this article will give you a start to some of the Safety aspects and terms use when learning to sail and actually taking to the water.
- Learning How to Sail - Port and Starboard
[Travel-and-Leisure:Sailing] When learning how to sail, it is important to take on board (sorry about the pun) the correct terms for each side of the boat. Port refers to the left-hand side of the boat when you are looking forward towards the bow. Starboard is the opposite, referring to the right-hand side of the boat.
- Choosing Tobago For Your Wedding
[Relationships:Wedding] Getting married on this beautiful Paradise Island of Tobago is very popular as you would expect from this great location. "Scenic lush gardens, white and golden sandy beaches, blue warm waters of the Caribbean Sea with fantastic coral reefs, romantic sunsets."
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