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Europe's best sailing destinations are the Greek Ionian and Cyclades islands, the Croatian Dalmatian coast, the French Riviera, Italy's Amalfi Coast and Sard…
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A jib is the triangular headsail set forward of the mast, along the forestay. It works with the mainsail to pull air across both sails, which adds drive and …
View Post: What Is a Sailboat Jib? (And How To Use One)A cruising sailboat is a boat built for comfortable passages and living aboard rather than racing: a sturdy hull, a manageable rig, a real galley and berths,…
View Post: What Is a Cruising Sailboat?Sailing is propelling any boat with wind in its sails. Yachting is recreational boating on a yacht, whether it sails or runs on engines, and the word carries…
View Post: Sailing vs Yachting: What Is The Difference?The sailing terms beginners need first are port (left), starboard (right), bow (front), stern (back), hull, keel, helm, and points of sail. Learn those 8 and…
View Post: Sailing Terms For Beginners: A Complete GuideA sailing ship moves on wind in its sails; a steamship moves on a steam engine turning a paddle wheel or propeller. Steamships hold a schedule regardless of …
View Post: Sailing Ship vs Steamship: What Is The Difference?Steel hulls take impact and abrasion better and suit high-latitude or remote cruising, at the cost of weight and constant rust management. Fiberglass is ligh…
View Post: Sailboat Hulls: Steel vs Fiberglass ComparedA sailboard is a board with a mast and sail that moves on wind, so it needs breeze and takes real practice. A paddle board moves on your own paddling, works …
View Post: Sailboard vs Paddle Board: What Is The Difference?A sailboat has 4 main systems: the hull (the body, including keel and rudder), the rig (mast, boom, and the wires holding them up), the sails (mainsail and h…
View Post: Parts Of A Sailboat: A Complete GuideThe ideal wind speed for sailing is 8 to 15 knots for most sailors. Beginners learn fastest in 5 to 10 knots, experienced cruisers enjoy 12 to 20, and most b…
View Post: What Is The Ideal Wind Speed For Sailing?To get started with sailing, take an introductory course at a local club or school, then get on the water as often as you can: crew for others, join a club, …
View Post: How To Get Started With Sailing
