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I recently lost a very close friend to a form of skin cancer. He was a land surveyor and spent a lot of time in the sun.Ian and I matriculated together in 1974.He was anti Doctor,hard headed and I am … Continue reading →

Sailing is definitely one of those activities in which the more effort you put in the more you get out of it — some newcomers to the sport achieve very impressive championship results in their first few seasons. If you’re … Continue reading →

First you need sailing technique and ability, the right equipment, crew, rig tune, sails, boat preparation, rules knowledge, sail trim, knowledge of your competitors and, very important, your commitment. These very important skills/techniques/equipment are part of your pre-race preparation and … Continue reading →

Here are some terms used in sailing with explanations as to what they mean. If you are new to sailing dont stress,you will pick them up as you go along A ABACK The sail pressed backwards by the wind ABOUT … Continue reading →

Here is a list of useful knots with pictures which are used in sailing together with some tips about their usage on your dinghy. Most ropes used these days in dinghy sailing are made from synthetic materials. Ropes can be … Continue reading →

Check out this Whitbread documentary,filmed in the 70’s a precusor to the modern Volvo races, note all the crew drinking beer compliments of the sponsor.This would be a no no today : Clickety Click Whitbread documentary

Few men start a new career at the age of 55. Even fewer are lucky enough to do for a living what was formerly a hobby. In 1966, Jack Köper, South African yachtsman, sailing dinghy designer and backyard boat builder … Continue reading →

First dude – “Dude, this is so chill.” Second dude – “Yeah.” First dude – “I love sailing.” Second dude – “Too bad it’s not more popular, you know?” First dude – “But I’m thinking about bringing sailing back.” Second … Continue reading →

Dabbie big Grand daddy ? Clickety Click :-Scows

See the Clip Clickety Click Idols goes sailing Sam Woolf’s Top 7 American Idol performance on April 16 of “Sail Away” by David Gray. Published on April 16, 2014. “Sail Away” by David Gray Sail away with me honey I … Continue reading →