There are two ways to tack a sailboat: by tacking the mainsail or tacking the jib. Knowing how to do each will help you enjoy quick and smooth sailing. Tacking a sailboat with the right …

Did you realize that batten chafe has been reported as the #1 problem worldwide by sailboat cruising folks? But there are ways to cut down on batten chafe and save money in the long run. …

Have you ever noticed how weather helm increases in gusty winds when beam reaching? It’s almost as if a giant hand pushes on the mainsail, making your small cruising boat pivot into the wind.
Combine that …

It happens every year. Another cruising sailboat or powerboat gets an unintended haircut passing under a bridge too low for their mast or antenna height. You can avoid this expensive lesson when you know these …

If the answer is yes, you do need to find out what all you have to do if you intend to do the sailing yourself. I know it sounds good to go out and rent …

In addition to learning how to handle a sailboat it is also necessary to learn the safety rules. Sailing is an exciting and adventurous sport. Like all sports, there is an element of danger in …

If you are anything like me, when you first started to learn to sail, downwind sailing was the toughest point of sail. That sailboat boom–like a battering ram from King Arthur’s day–seemed ready at any …

Fast ships that run on flexible schedules and a skilled and experienced personnel allow shipping companies to satisfy customers as well as fulfill all operational requirements and adapt to ongoing business conditions.When a shipping company …

Are you in the market for a good used sailboat? Perhaps you want a day sailor, a cruising sailboat, or even a racing sailboat. Before you start out, you will want to consider these five …

You may know what a radar is, but how do you actually go about using one? Remember that radars are devices that measure the time and bearing of surrounded objects. Once these factors are analyzed, …