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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…