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Finding the Wind's Direction
The world of sailing revolves around the wind. Your boat can't go anywhere without wind (unless you fire up the engine, which, at this point, would be cheating). [more…]
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Looking at a Sailboat
Sailboats come in all sizes, shapes, and types. The beauty of sailing is that you can't help but find a boat (or two or three) that's just right for you. All sailing craft, big or small, have at least [more…]
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Identifying the Points of Sail
The points of sail diagram looks like the face of a clock, with the wind blowing from 12:00. At the top of the clock face, from about 10:30 to 1:30, is the sector called the [more…]
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Steering (and Riding In) a Sailboat
All sailboats have a rudder, an underwater movable fin that turns the boat. This rudder is attached to either a long stick (tiller) or a wheel that you use to steer. In this article, you'll discover the [more…]
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How to Jibe and Tack when Sailing
You need to know the two basic sailing maneuvers — jibing and tacking — whether you're sailing the open seas or an enclosed lake. (Jibing and tacking take you away from or into the wind.) The following [more…]
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Basic Traffic Rules of the Waterway for Sailboats
Traffic rules prevent accidents on land — and on water. Just because you're sailing on open water doesn't mean you can disobey simple traffic rules. The rules of the water actually call for more consideration [more…]
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Sail Positions and Their Names
When you're sailing, you use specific terms to describe the position of the sail — along with calling the left side of the boat port and the right side [more…]
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What to Bring when You Sail
A good sailor always has the right tools and equipment on board. Whether you're sailing around for just half an hour or spending the day on the water, use the following checklists to make sure you're prepared [more…]
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Sailing For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun. To enjoy yourself on a sailboat, you need to know the basic sailing maneuvers, sail positions, and rules of the waterway for [more…]
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