Sailing superstitions As far as we can look back in history, superstition among sailors has always been prevalent. Why? Because being a mariner was, and …
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From “Having both oars in the water” to “Dragging your anchor”, nautical idioms have enriched our language…
From “A1 condition” to “Bolster”, nautical idioms have enriched our language…
From “A dressing down” to “Let her rip”, nautical idioms have enriched our language…
From “Walking the plank” to “At loggerheads”, nautical idioms have enriched our language…
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 indeed… Easy, right? You have an anchor somewhere on the front of your boat and …
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 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 is an exciting prospect but it can be full of pitfalls and disappointments if you venture into …
