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Wipe Outs !

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Windsurfing – Red Bull Storm chase 2013

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Development of the dinghy

Early beginnings There has always been a need for small tender boats for transporting goods and personnel to and from anchored sailing ships. Together with other smaller work craft such as fishing and light cargo, small inshore craft have always … Continue reading

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Sailing tips from an Olympic medalist Shirley Robertson

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Dress properly for your sport and enjoy – some tips

This sailing clothing guide and advice offers advice on what options to consider when choosing and purchasing the wide range of sailing clothing and accessories available on the market today. Dinghy Sailing Gear The popularity of sailing in recent years … Continue reading

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Wooden Boat care

Here are few tips to ensure that your Dabbie is well cared for. Rot. Boatlife Git Rot Penetrating Epoxy How long a wooden boat survives depends almost entirely on how well the wood is protected. Marine archaeologists are still finding … Continue reading

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Try the Quiz answers at the bottom

Test your knowledge of fun nautical trivia with a sailing focus. These are great questions for a long night watch or the yacht club bar. The answer to each question is given on the next page. 1. Your disabled sailboat … Continue reading

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Why I love to Sail

I found this on a blog and thought it needed sharing to remind us of why we enjoy our sport so much. Why I Love To SailGretchen asks for a post on sailing: how, what, why. I’ll start with why … Continue reading

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