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The first Grand Prix regatta of the season was held this weekend at Pretoria Sailing Club. Warwick Ham had this to say “There was good wind and we had 8 races over 2 days. It was great to have all … Continue reading →

The health benefits of dinghy sailing Dinghy sailing is an increasingly popular water sport that has great health and fitness benefits, refreshing the mind whilst building body muscles. Here’s the realbuzz.com introduction to some of the ways in which dinghy … Continue reading →

Dinghy sailing can be a great way to improve your body’s levels of health and fitness, through regular training, and offers a fun, active way to get fit. However, before you start on your dinghy sailing training plan, read this … Continue reading →

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Wondering what that boating word is that all the other sailors use? Our glossary should solve most of your boating jargon problems. If anyone has a boating term or terms they would like to add please contact us. Aft: Toward … Continue reading →

Body Position Your hiking position in the boat is important. Try to keep the boat level both fore and aft, as body weight too far forward causes the bow to nosedive and too far back creates turbulence off the stern, … Continue reading →

Upwind: The key points are to increase weather helm and create efficient wind flow over sails. Body and helm movements must be super smooth so as not to disturb wind and water flow. It is critical to remain calm, both … Continue reading →