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When This Tactic Works Best Use wind shadowing at any point during the race in order to overtake a boat in front. So you have completed the beat or upwind leg and rounded the mark. Most people now just sit … Continue reading →

This is one of my favourite Dinghies, yo don’t often see many around in RSA. They would not work well in the Vaal due to the light wind conditions all though I dis see one that hand just been sold … Continue reading →

Dinghy Sailing Dinghy sailing is the activity of sailing small boats by using the sails, adjustable centreboard, and tiller. It also involves adjusting the trim and balance by changing position of the crew and helm within the boat. Together with … Continue reading →

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1. What famous explorer is associated with a ship called the ?Beagle?? 2. What is a ship?s or boat?s diary called? 3. What type of boat has twin hulls? 4. The word ?POSH? was an abbreviation for cabin bookings made … Continue reading →

In Sailing, many different Lines are used for a variety of purposes. For clarity, almost each Line used in a Sailboat has its own term. Know the terms used to identify different Lines in the sport. Here are some examples: … Continue reading →

On most sailboats, telltales are positioned on both sides of the leading edge of the jib (called the luff). These small strips of yarn or ribbon show how the air is flowing past the luff and can indicate when you … Continue reading →

Adjusting the sails using the sheets is called trimming. You trim a sail to give it the best shape for the direction you are sailing relative to the wind. Remember that the leading, vertical edge of the sail is called … Continue reading →

One of the most important things to remember, when learning to sail, is to always know where the wind is coming from in relation to the boat. Study this illustration to learn the terms for the primary points of sail … Continue reading →

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, 75, will return to his solo ocean racing roots this November when he takes part in French single-handed classic, the Route de Rhum on his Open 60 entry, Grey Power. The British founder of the Clipper Round … Continue reading →