Nautical idioms and sailing terms Part 5
Part 5 From “Having both oars in the water” to “Dragging your anchor”, nautical idioms have enriched our language…
Nautical idioms and sailing terms Part 4
Part 4 From “A1 condition” to “Bolster”, nautical idioms have enriched our language…
Nautical idioms and sailing terms Part 3
Part 3 From “A dressing down” to “Let her rip”, nautical idioms have enriched our language…
Nautical idioms and sailing terms Part 2
Part 2 – From “Walking the plank” to “At loggerheads”, nautical idioms have enriched our language…
Lightning strikes and cruising yachts – best practice
Lightning strikes and cruising yacht First of all, let me say that a lightning strike on the water has a low probability. Saying this, when …
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How to anchor your sailboat
How to anchor your sailboat How to anchor your sailboat indeed… Easy, right? You have an anchor somewhere on the front of your boat and …
Why use nautical miles and knots in sailing
Why use nautical miles and knots in sailing? We use nautical miles and knots in sailing because a nautical mile is based on the circumference …
Sailing racing rules simplified
Sailing racing rules simplified Question: “What do you call two sailing boats in sight of each other?” Answer: “A race…“ Even when we are cruising …
Buying your first sailboat
Buying your first sailboat Buying your first sailboat is an exciting prospect but it can be full of pitfalls and disappointments if you venture into …
Buoys Marks and Beacons
Buoys Marks and Beacons In this article, we will have a closer look at buoys, marks and beacons that you may come across in your …