A List of Sailing Clubs In Ireland (90 Clubs/Centers)

List of Sailing Clubs In Ireland

Ireland has a thriving sailing community with numerous clubs located along its coastlines and inland waterways. The Irish Sailing (formerly Irish Sailing Association or ISA) is the national governing body for sailing, powerboating, and windsurfing in Ireland, and they oversee many of these clubs. Here’s a comprehensive list of sailing clubs in Ireland. Dublin Bay … Read more

What is a Sailing Club? Facilities, Benefits & Membership

Sailing Club

A sailing club has a delimited part of the beach or shore marked by buoys(floating devices) as off-limits for swimmers and for safe anchorage of boats/yachts. They have an excluded area on the shore for the exclusive use of their members for various recreation activities like hanging out, enjoying food and drinks. Most sailing clubs … Read more

Tin Can Bay Yacht Club- Quick and Handy Information

Tin Can Bay Sailing Club

Tin Can Bay Yacht Club is a sailing and sports club located in Norman Point, Queensland, Australia. It promotes sailing and boating activities for both Sports and recreation purposes. Tin Can Bay yacht club does many things from teaching how to start sailing, holding various events, boat storage, cruising, food, drinks, and many more. Location … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Common Sailing Terms

Basic Sailing Terms

Sailing is a vast and complex sport. It can be sometimes difficult to access where and how to make a start. One goes Sailing either for sports or for recreation activity.   ISAF (International Sailing Federation) is the International body that regulates sailing sports. Where the recreation side is less regulated but there are training programs … Read more

Points of Sail: The Ultimate Guide

points of sail

The points of sail are very important to any sailor, but can be a little confusing to the novice sailor. In this posting we will go over each point of sail in detail and explain what it means to you when you are sailing. Basic Sailing Zones To start off with, let’s talk about some … Read more

Parts of a Sailboat: The Definitive Guide

Parts of a Sailboat

Sailing is a sport that has a lot of terms that may sound like a foreign language. Port, Starboard, beam, stern, bow, etc. Some of these terms, you might have heard of before, but many of them will be new to you. Below are some of the most basic parts of a sailboat: Port side … Read more

Difference Between A Canoe And A Kayak

Difference Between A Canoe And A Kayak

Many people can’t differentiate between a canoe and a kayak. In fact, quite a number confuse or interchange the names and due to this, they make a wrong choice. Yes, both are water vessels and are fit for recreational activities, exploring the wild, and adventure seeking. However, they are structurally and functionally different. The following … Read more

How to Choose a Kayak: Buyers Guide

How to Choose a Kayak

Spending a warm afternoon out kayaking is a fun activity for the entire family. If you want to have an unlimited bonding time with your family, you may consider buying a kayak of your own. However, before actually buying a kayak, you need to think about some important points. Kayaks come in all shapes and … Read more