Tag: Sailing
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When To Sail With Main Sail, Jib, Or Both?
On most sailboats, there are two sails: the main sail and the jib sail. Knowing when and how to use both of the sails is essential. Sometimes you want to sail with just the mainsail, especially when going in and out of a harbor area or docking the boat. You are not recommended to sail…
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Sailing Without Main Sail – Other Ways Of Shortening Sails
If you are out sailing and need to shorten your sail due to high winds, there are certain things you can do. You may need to shorten your sail if your boat is heeling too much. If you need to shorten your sail, one way to do this on a keelboat is to lower the…
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All About Sailing In The Philippines
The Philippines is an island archipelago filled with clean water, beautiful sandy beaches, and many islands. For these reasons, it is a lovely place to go sailing. The Philippines has long been a sailors’ paradise for cruising and learning to sail a sailboat. With over 7000 islands, there are many places that you can explore…
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Milwaukee Community Sailing Center, Top US Sailing School
If you are looking to learn to sail, a great place to consider is the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center located on Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milwaukee community sailing center is located on Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee Wisconsin. The sailing center is registered as a charity whose primary focus is to teach basic,…
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Sailing Or Flying, What Is Easier To Learn?
I have taken flying and sailing lessons, so I understand which is easier to learn. Both flying and sailing are skills you need to obtain. Sailing and flying require time and commitment to learning, but sailing is usually a more leisurely sport to master than flying. Learning to fly will require a lot of safety,…
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What Is The Function Of A Sailboat Keel?
The keel is a part of the sailboat that most of us never see, as it is usually underwater when we are sailing, but it is an essential part of the sailboat. The keel is the part of the boat that is down into the water as a blade or ridge. The part of the…