Nowadays we are used to the elegant and minimalistic lines of modern marine vessels, but not too long ago, various figureheads graced the bows of the proud ships of old. At times beautiful or grotesque, tranquil or scary, they were intended to instil fear in the potential opponent. Designed also to appease the sea Gods…
If you’ve been dreaming about sailing to the best destinations in the world, you have probably spent a couple of hours looking at boats that may be ready for the blue water. The assumption in this piece is that you already have a water vessel that is capable of undertaking this adventure. The next thing…
Since time immemorial navigators have used quite a number of methods to find their way out of wilderness or pinpoint the exact positions of ships sailing on seas. However, the world is rapidly changing due to the advent of modern technology, which is being applied in a myriad of activities, including the navigation sector. Due…
The beauty of sailing is you can find a boat that will be exactly what you are looking for because boats come in all sizes, shapes, and types. All sailing boats have the following components: a hull, a mast, a sail, and rope. A hull is a fin that’s located right under the bottom…
The world of sailing revolves around the conditions of the water and the wind. A sailboat can’t go anywhere if there is no wind. When it comes to sailing, it is important to remember that safety needs to come first and that you should never go sailing in conditions that exceed your abilities. If…
You can find boats near almost everywhere where there is water, be it a river, a reservoir, a lake, a bay or an ocean. People that own boats typically belong to sailing clubs, where you can often find experienced sailors looking for crew members. A marina where people store boats is also a great…
Around 80% of deaths that happen during sailing occur from drowning. This is why a life jacket is the most important safety item during sailing. In many countries, personal floatation devices are required on board of all sailing boats at all times. The size of a life jacket depends on the weight and the…
If you live in a community that is located close to a large body of water, you will probably have access to both a community sailing program and a commercial sailing school. Another option is to take a vacation to a waterfront location and learn sailing there. A benefit of learning how to sail…
When you decide that you want to learn sailing, you will have to go through a process that’s very different from getting started with most other sports or hobbies. In golf, you can start learning how to swing without having to worry or think about the boundaries of a golf course. The same applies…