Tag: Sailing
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Google Earth & Nautical Charts: Navigation Tool For Sailors
I have recently taken up sailing on Lake Michigan, and as part of the sailing we need to learn about and be aware of the depth of the water we are sailing in. As we sail in Ensign sailboats with very long keels, the boat can get grounded if you do not sail in deep…
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Basic Guide To Learn To Reading Nautical Charts For Sailing
One thing I have learned about sailing is that learning to navigate on the waterways is not the same as navigating on land. Both are quite different skill sets. Whether you are an experienced sailor or a new boater, understanding how to read nautical charts is essential for safe and efficient navigation. Nautical charts are…
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What Is Considered A Vessel Under Sail?
When you are learning to sail, it can become confusing to understand exactly what different terms mean. One of these terms is a “vessel under sail.” A “vessel under sail” means that a sailing boat is being propelled solely by the wind, with no motor or other power. To be a sailing boat that is…
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Why Sailing Is The Ideal Team Building Exercise? 8 Reasons
If you are looking for an ideal team-building exercise for your team or corporation, sailing is a great sport to consider. There are many reasons why sailing is an excellent team-building exercise. Sailing is an ideal team-building exercise as it naturally fosters many things that team building does, such as better communication, working together, building…
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Is Only Using A Mainsail A Good Thing For Beginning Sailors?
If you are learning to sail, many sailors want to know what sails they should use to learn to sail with. There are many reasons and circumstances when it may be best to sail with only the mainsail, especially if you are a beginning sailor. There can be some advantages to learning to sail with…
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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…