Choosing and Buying the Right Yacht for Your Comfort and Safety

Learn how to choose and buy a sailboat for safe sailing and ease. Purchasing your own sailing yacht is a major decision. You have to take a calculated decision considering…

September 2, 2017

Sailing Directions – Understanding Points of Sails

Sailing Directions - Points of sail are specific terms that explain direction of a sailing boat with reference to its angle to the wind. Each point of sail exhibits tailored…

September 2, 2017

Boating Knots – Tying Sailing Knots and Handling Ropes

How to Tie Boating Knots - Rope is one of the essential equipment of a boat. Before setting sail, you should be familiar with handling ropes and tying sailing knots.…

September 2, 2017

Sailboat Cruising – Different Types of Sails and Layouts

Types of Sails and Layouts - Sails are of different types and layouts. Sails could be triangular sails, quadrilateral fore-and-aft sails, square sails, and modern sails. Triangular sails have three…

September 2, 2017

Maneuvering, Docking, Mooring, and Anchoring Your Sailing Boat

How to Maneuver, Dock, Moor, and Anchor Your Sailing Boat - Maneuvering a boat requires deft skill, tactic, technique, and persistence. Docking is an important and essential technique to master…

September 2, 2017

Basic Sailing Techniques – Learning How to Sail a Sailboat

Learn these simple sailing techniques to maneuver your boat through the waters. Steering a sailboat or changing its direction is largely dependent on wind direction. Follow simple sailing techniques to…

September 2, 2017

Basic Sailing Knowledge – Learning the Essentials of Sailing

Learning the Essentials of Sailing - Sailing involves knowledge of simple essentials for a smooth sailing experience. Your boat should remain balanced on starboard and port sides. If your yacht…

September 2, 2017

Cruise Itinerary – How to Plan and Visit the Interesting Places

Planning Your Cruise Itinerary - Plan your cruise itinerary even as much as a year ahead. Plan your trip such that you can visit all places en route. It may…

September 2, 2017

Sailing Travel Insurance – Getting Coastal and Offshore Insurance

Offshore and Coastal Insurance - Insurance is essential and you should not cruise without coastal and offshore insurance. Irrespective of the size of your sailing boat or cruise, insurance is…

September 2, 2017

Sailing – Electrical, Communication, and Navigation Systems

Electrical, Communication, and Navigation Systems - Modern-day cruising involves many electrical equipment and appliances on board like lights, refrigerators, communication equipment. Most cruises and sailboats generate power from their inboard…

September 2, 2017