A remarkable change in the field of sailing holidays has taken place. You may be surprised, but Croatia is no longer the most popular sailing destination among sailors from Europe. It was not without reason that Croatia was the number one sailing destination for years. The phenomenal sailing areas, many islands, a wealth of available […]
Chartering a boat and sailing with your children can be a fun family bonding experience. It can be great fun to teach your children about sailing and about maritime matters, and you get to spend some time in some breathtakingly beautiful places while you do it. There are many ways to ensure that you have […]
Early signs of seasickness are easy to spot – an unhealthy pale appearance, yawning, restlessness, cold sweats – ultimately leading to nausea and vomiting. There’s no mistaking it, and once seasickness has set in when you’re out on a boat, you can’t do much to overcome the misery and discomfort of it. Updated: There’s now […]
Dream of drifting among the Caribbean Islands with a G&T in hand, watching the world go by, or screaming along Sydney Harbour at the end of a wire on an 18ft Skiff? This eBook will show you how to start on your journey. There’s more to sailing than hauling up the sails and heading on […]
Powerboats can be a lot of fun but becoming a competent driver requires a considerable amount of training. Manoeuvres in the water are far more complex than on land and the traffic is a great deal more varied. Learning to control a powerboat is not only a matter of building on existing experience; it is […]
As is often stated, the process of development as a sailor demands a strong set of basic skills that can then be steadily improved over time. Learning to sail in this way – which is similar to learning to drive a car – allows for constant improvement but requires dedication and hard work, especially for […]
Learning to sail is a process which needs to be done in stages, beginning with the basics before developing more advanced skills as required. The basics form the foundation block from which progression through other courses can then be made – without these essential skills it can be very hard to develop. Sailing is built […]
Croatia is one of the best places in the world for sailing but with the peak of tourism which is between July and August, increased sea traffic is experienced and most times a big number of marine accidents recorded. Most times it is the human factors that cause the accidents or inattention, injury of crew […]
Making people decide that they want to get involved with something is not always an easy task, but with sailing it is slightly different. While it is similar to many other sports in that it can easily be tried out, what makes it different is the fact that there are so many options and places […]
Sailing is all about knowing your limits, but despite the best efforts to avoid rough conditions, there can still be times when managing a vessel in rough seas is required. Plenty of consideration of a wide range of factors is required and all can have an impact on safety and the overall experience for a […]