Sailing Signals: Nautical Lights, Shapes, & Sounds
You might be wondering what all those lights, shapes, and sounds that are either attached to a vessel or emanating from them. While it might not be obvious what these …
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50 Best Sailing Gifts: Sailing Gear & Gadgets
Do you have a friend or family member that eats, sleeps, and breathes sailing and you’re looking for some sailing gift ideas? Or are you the sailing aficionado that just …
Sailing Collision Regulations & Right of Way Rules
Before setting out for a sailing adventure where you get to enjoy the freedoms of any other sailor, being aware of the proper sailing collision regulations and rules for right …
How a Sail Works: Basic Aerodynamics
The more you learn about how a sail works, the more you start to really appreciate the fundamental structure and design used for all sailboats. It can be truly fascinating …
Sailing Terminology List: 300+ Sailing Terms
There’s a massive amount of sailing terms that any sailor will eventually learn with time and it can seem daunting essentially learning a new language. Need to know sailing terminology …
12 Best Sailboat Anchors for Any Sailor
Having the ability to anchor out inside a nice peaceful bay or right outside of a marina avoiding all the hubbub can be an amazing feeling. It’s an even better …
The Definitive Guide to Sailboat Hull Types
If you’ve ever been on a sailboat or any kind of boat, one of the first parts of the boat you saw was its hull and you might not have …
18 Most Popular Sailboat Anchor Types
Being able to anchor out after having arrived in a cozy and isolated bay to enjoy the rest of the day in complete contentedness or simply anchoring right outside a …