Sailing
At A Bus On A Dusty Road, we believe that global exploration transcends terrestrial boundaries and extends to the waterways. We are proponents of sailing as an extraordinary means to traverse the globe and truly Experience Life as a Global Citizen.
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Why Were Sailing Knots Used For Measuring Speed?
Sailing knots is a term used to measure the speed of the wind on a boat. But like many things in sailing, the term sailing knots has an exciting legacy. In ancient times, to measure the speed of the boat, the sailors would use a rope, and they would tie the rope into knots so…
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What Is The Meaning Of “Sailing The High Seas”?
Many times, you may hear this term sailing the high seas. I have always wondered exactly what that term means. Sailing around the high seas means sailing an area of the ocean that is not controlled by any country or sovereignty. In other words, no one owns those seas when you get out in the…
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What Is “Sailing Into The Wind” Called?
One of the important things about learning to sail a boat is you need to understand what all the sailing terms mean. In particular, what does it mean when you are trying to sail into the wind? When sailing into the wind, it is called the “No Go Zone” or sometimes the “No Sail Zone.”…
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What Is Tacking In Sailing? Steps To A Proper Tack
When you are sailing, an important maneuver that you need to be able to do is called tacking. Tacking is a fundamental sailing maneuver. Tacking is when you move the boat’s bow into the wind to turn the boat’s direction. It is a very common maneuver that all sailors must learn to master. But with…
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What Is Jibing In Sailing? Steps To Proper Controlled Jibe
Jibing is another basic sailing maneuver that people must master when learning to sail. It is similar to tacking but a little bit different. Both a tack and a jibe will change the direction of your sailboat. A jibe in sailing is when the boat moves with the stern through the wind. Like any sailing…
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Best Way To Remember The Points Of Sail When Sailing
When you learn to sail, the wind is one of the most important things you need to understand. In particular, it is essential for you to understand the points of a sail or exactly how the wind works with sailing. In sailing, the points of sail are the No Go Zone, Close Haul, Close Reach,…
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What Is The Sailing Term For “No Wind”?
When you are learning to sail a boat, one of the most important things you need to understand is what direction the wind is coming from and how the wind and sails work together. Calm or becalm is used to describe sailing with no wind; they indicate that the wind is calm or becalm, so…
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Can You Sail Without A Keel?
When you are learning to sail, many sailors want to know if it is possible to sail a boat that does not have a keel. Some sailboats do not have a keel. The most popular types of boats to sail without a keel are catamarans and dinghies. Neither the catamaran nor the dinghy has a…
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Sailing Without An Engine
Sometimes you may have to sail a boat without an engine, especially a smaller sailboat. I have sailed many sailboats that do not have an engine. Many sailboats, particularly smaller ones, do not have an engine, so you will need to learn to sail without an engine. In sailing without an engine, there are safety…
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