Sailing basics

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Winds are named for the quarter from which they usually blow such as a wind blowing from north to south is called north wind. But the direction of the wind is not always the same so as you sail, you will need to keep track of where it is coming from.

Mooring lines are used when arriving or leaving a berth. One of the most important competent crew skills is to know how to handle and tie mooring lines securely and safely. Mooring lines may be tied to a variety of purpose made objects ashore, including cleats, rings and posts. It is best to tie the end […]

Nautical Signal Flags

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You can use our quick reference guide to buoy depth parameters to see which of our buoys will best suit your requirements.

Notes on Sail Balance, designing a sailing rig, how set the relationship between the center of effort and the center of lateral resistance.

When we talk about the 6 points of sail, we are referring to the wind angles in relation to the direction you are sailing in. Learn more about the 6 points of sail in The Sailors Guide to Nautical Terms