If you’re a keen sailor, you’ll be pleased to hear that there is a new sailing website that has been launched with a view to helping you to get more out your sailing experiences. There can be no doubt about the fact that the more you know about what you do, the more you enjoy […]
If you’ve been bitten by the bug to learn sailing then “welcome aboard” as the old nautical expression goes. You’re joining one of the longest established and most deeply satisfying clubs in the world. Whether you one day intend to enter into competition, or you simply want to go sailing for pleasure, you’ll find it […]
Although sailing is one of the most supreme leisure activities of our time, it also offers ample opportunities for turning your love of life on the water in to a potential career. There are training options for a range of skillsets – so pick the right course and you’ll position you well for your ideal […]
With the bulk of the British summer behind us, we now find ourselves moving in to colder temperatures. If you’re anything like us, you’ll find yourself relishing the brisker weather – the fresh air and the more full-blooded winds should bring a smile of anticipation to the face of any serious sailor. Winter sailing can […]
Say what you want about British weather conditions (and chances are you’ll have a lot to say about that topic!), the fact remains that our Scepter’d Isle has more than a few fantastic spots for sailing, both inland and offshore. We concede that conditions up and down the country can indeed be… variable. However, any […]
If you’ve moved in sailing circles for any appreciable length of time, you’ll no doubt have come across the Royal Yachting Association and the sailing courses they offer. RYA courses are considered the gold standard when it comes to sailing, and you may well have taken one or more yourself. If that’s the case, at […]
Whether you’ve been sailing boats powered by motor or wind, after a few months on the water, you’ll probably confident that you’ve got a firm grasp of the basics. However, as you may be about to learn, when it comes to sailing, boating and all things nautical, there are always new skills to acquire. Some […]
If you’re going to sail or work on a boat bigger than a simple dinghy, odds are you’ll be on board a vessel with other people too. Here’s a summary of the main crew roles you’ll find on board a boat. The Captain Otherwise known as the Helmsman or Skipper, the captain takes the lead […]
Essentially, inland sailing means sailing on an enclosed body of water such as a lake or reservoir. The term is doesn’t generally refer to boating on waterways such as rivers or canals, which are generally more suited to motorised vessels, largely because they don’t receive the winds necessary to support sailing at consistent speeds. So […]
So you’ve put in your nautical miles, and now you can safely say you know your way around on a boat. It’s a great feeling when you know you can comfortably handle your vessel – and yourself – out on the water. However, there’s always more to learn. Bigger ships, more challenging waters, sharper crew […]