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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Sailing Skills – Rules Of Overtaking And Right Of Way On The Water
When sailing a sailboat, one of the most important things you need to understand is some of the rules on the water. These rules are similar to driving a car on the road. There are basic rules for who has the right of way in the water. A good skipper should clearly understand who the…
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Keel Boat Vs. Dinghy Boat, Which One To Learn Sailing?
I have sailed on both keelboats and dinghy sailboats. They can be great sailboats to learn on, but they are not precisely the same. A keelboat is a sailboat with a keel and ballast and is very difficult or almost impossible to tip over. A dinghy is a smaller sailboat that does not have a…
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Is Sailing An Exercise? Three Ways Sailing Is A Great Exercise
When people start to sail, they want to know if sailing can be counted as an exercise. Sailing is an excellent form of exercise as it will improve your core and muscle strength. Sailing also helps improve your aerobic fitness. When you are sailing, it helps you build your balance and agility. Because of all…
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Can You Skipper A Sailboat Without Experience?
Being able to sail a sailboat is not as easy as it looks. It can be a highly complex process that requires training. It would be best not to attempt to skipper a sailboat without experience. Skippering a sailboat without expertise can put the boat at risk and all the crew and passengers on the…
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Why Everyone Should Sail – 9 Things Sailing Teaches You
Sailing is a great sport to learn. Not only is it a sport that you can do throughout your life, but it is also a sport that teaches you many important life lessons. Sailing is a great sport everyone should try as there are many life lessons you can learn while sailing. Sailing teaches you…
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Sailing Skills – Man Overboard And Rescue Sailing Maneuvers
If you are sailing and someone falls off a sailboat, you need to understand the process to bring them back onboard the boat. The man overboard sailing maneuver is critical; every captain must know how to rescue someone who may have gone overboard on the ship. One of the essential skills that any sailor or…
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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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