Sailing with Sailboat Navigation Tools and Safety Gear

For sailors cruising along national and international coastlines, prepping one’s sailboat is essential for enjoying the perfect vacation. Although outfitting a sailboat with the proper sailboat parts is extremely important, it is also important to equip sailors with efficient navigation tools and safety gear.

Venturing out on the sea for an extended period of time offers [...]

International Yachtmaster Training Sailing Courses

The International Recreational Crew Certificate is divided into 6 modules, module 2 gets us under way and you will be learn about safety on board a boat and the use of the life raft and first aid kit, fire extinguishers, flares, life jackets and safety harnesses. What clothing and footwear is suitable for the varying [...]

Sailors Utilize Basic Sailboat Parts to Safely Dock and Cast Off

For some sailors docking a sailboat may be a daunting task, however it is a vital chore that is inevitable and highly emphasized. Docking involves carefully securing a sailboat to a dock or other station. Correspondingly, getting a sailboat ready for safely casting off is equally as important as docking. Executing these chores is highly [...]

Sailors Equip Themselves with Protective Sailing Gear and Accessories

Whether you are a veteran sailor preparing for another adventure out on the sea, or a novice beginning to tread out onto the water, there are key sailing items that benefit every sailor.

First and foremost, protection from weather conditions is imperative when spending hours under the harsh rays of the sun. To shield oneself from [...]

Being Safe on a Sailboat

A few key safety aspects should be installed on a sailboat. On the sailboat, below deck, there should be fire alarms installed. It is equally as important to test this boat fire alarm once a month to make sure it is working adequately and properly. Sailors are left unknowingly vulnerable when the fire alarm batteries [...]

Apparel to have for Sailing

All sailors know that it is absolutely essential to be prepared for all situations, and most importantly the apparel sailors wear are going to depend on the weather. When sailing it is vital to pay attention to the weather as it will dictate apparel decisions. On shore, the weather might be warm and sunny, but [...]

Set Sail for Asia on a Sailboat

In a quaint harbor on the coast of Thailand, the nightlife is vibrant. The locals have laid out a small bazaar selling everything from clothing to food to fish to knock off DVDs. This is just a small sample of the lifestyle one encounters while sailing along the coasts of Asia. Docking at a harbor [...]

The Best of Europe, while Sailing

Summer is underway and the perfect vacation is not unobtainable. With the rich culture of Europe, sailing on the coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea offers a truly unparalleled experience. Each port along the coastline exemplifies fine cuisine, exquisite art, and breathtaking architecture. Sail through gorgeous cerulean waters and discover Europe like no other will.

The first [...]

Be Safe When Sailing: Crew Overboard

As day fades into night, the horizon is completely clear. For a sailor in his Wayfarer, an ominous feeling cannot be shaken. A voice breaks the persistent silence between the rushing of water against the sailboat, “Crew Overboard!” It is not something anyone wants to hear while sailing, but these few simple tips about rescuing [...]

Using Wind and Water While Sailing

It is an absolutely clear and calm day, and the wind and water are moving in the same direction. There is not an ideal amount of energy in this situation, to extract for movement. The wind and water together create a difference in motion, which is then captured by the boat in energy. The sailboat [...]

Essential Electronics to have Aboard a Sailboat

Sailors benefit from the digital age, as many more doors open. First and foremost every sailor should have a boat Global Positioning System unit, GPS. In the sky there are at least four satellites, a GPS unit is able to work by receiving from GPS satellites in orbit around the earth. The unit takes signals [...]

What is the best type of boat / dinghy to learn to sail in?

Peter M asked: I am quite new to sailing what would be the best type of boat to learn in, ie the most forgiving when out on the water.

Boat Accessories And Your Options

There Is A Lot To Choose From With Regard To Boat Accessories

It is not very clear whether there is indeed a niche market that exists for boat accessories given that today many of the people using boats may not even are the real owners of the boats they travel on. Additionally, it is very unclear [...]

An Introductory Guide To Fiberglass Boat Repair

Fiberglass Boat Repair Is Something That Virtually Every Boat Requires Once At The Very Least

There are very few fiberglass boats that will not require boat repair done to them, and if you want your boat to be shipshape and in good as well as safe working condition, it is something that should be done the [...]

Advice When Visiting The Boat Auctions

A Few Things You Should Be Aware Of Regarding Boat Auctions

Boat auctions is a great means of finding the boat of your choice and many times you will get boats that are almost new and at a price that is considerably lower than its retail value. It is common to see great brand named quality [...]

Better Boating Utilizing Proper Equipment

Imagine that you’re floating out in the open on a calmly refreshing body of water, the soft waves gently lapping at your hull. There’s no comparison for that feeling of relaxation – besides the sense of security that results from the being prepared which led you here initially.

Equipment for your Safety To assure that [...]