Bodrum: A Sailing Destination You Might Like

January 31, 2013 in Featured, Sail Blog, Sailing Destinations   |  be the first to comment
Bodrum is a charming port city in Turkey. Located 270 km south of Izmir on the Aegean coast and facing the Greek Island of Kos. From a once quiet town of fishermen it has become a popular tourist place with plenty of historical sites to visit and lots of bars and  ... [read more]
Nautical Flags

Boat Flags – and How to Fly Them

January 22, 2013 in Featured, How to Sail, Sail Blog, Sailing History   |  be the first to comment
There are many different types of maritime flags. The four flags, mostly used on a sailing boat are the following ones:   Ensign (the national flag – of the boat, not the owner). You fly it from sunrise to sunset, usually from stern. Except when racing.  Note: The  ... [read more]