Category Archives: General

There are two general types you should know: bend and hitch. A bend is a knot that fastens rope ends together. A hitch loops a rope around itself to secure the boat to a rail or post. There are hundreds … Continue reading →

The basics of sailing are easy to learn in a few classes, although it can take a lifetime to perfect them. Of the many skills and techniques to learn about sailing, there are five essentials: sail setting, boat balance, fore … Continue reading →

Get to grips with basic sailing terms Before you hit the water, make sure you’ve swotted up on some of the basic sailing terms you’ll need. Being familiar with these terms will enable an instructor to impart information to you … Continue reading →

A Dabbie can be subjected to a lot of elements that can contribute to wear and tear over time. Thus, make the necessary steps to take care of your Dabbie after sailing in order to maintain its good performance every … Continue reading →

If you are going to take dinghy racing very seriously and want to be on the top of your game, you need to be fit.Getting tired while racing leads to a lack of concentration,mistakes,slower boat speed and so on.Hiking out … Continue reading →

Click here for the GP 2012/13 results Sailwave results for Dabchick 2012-2013 GP series (Travelling Circus) at Northvaal 2013

Lessons that you can learn whilst enjoying being out on the water include: · Decision making Good sailors understand that the faster you make a decision, the sooner you can correct it if it’s proven to be wrong. A decision … Continue reading →

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