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
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
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
Something a beginner might not think much about is what to wear sailing. One important thing to remember is that the weather is not the same on the water as it is on land. Your clothing must also be appropriate for the weather now and later in the day. Remember, sailing is an all-day adventure … Read more
There are many different kinds of sailboats. Below are a few simple descriptions and some pictures of a few different kinds of sailboats that you may encounter on the water. Cat Rig This catboat rig is a traditional gaff-headed configuration. It has a very large sail on a very short, but sturdy mast. The mast … Read more
In this post, we are going to talk about how a sailboat sails. It is pretty clear how a sail works when sailing downwind, like a parachute, but upwind might be harder to understand. There are a lot of similarities in how a sail works and how an airplane wing works. Both generate lift, but … Read more
Apparent wind and True Wind are terms that I heard a lot about when I was first learning to sail. I thought there was just wind, but I quickly found out that there are several terms for wind. These two particular terms are related to each other, so I thought I would talk to you … Read more