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5 Safety Rules your Crew should Know

March 19, 2015 in Featured, How to Sail, Sail Blog   |  be the first to comment
Each member of a sailing crew must know some basics. A skipper should always give some brief instructions before a sailing trip and talk about safety and safety equipment.   It is much easier to do so, before a situation requires immediate action. One of top 5 safety  ... [read more]

Predicting the Weather with Clouds

May 13, 2014 in How to Sail, Sail Blog   |  be the first to comment
From the shape, the movement and the height of clouds one can get interesting information on how the weather could change. Here are just a view tips:   By watching the movement of CIRRUS (high clouds) and the direction in which the streaks are pointed, you can get a  ... [read more]
Cleat

How to Tie a Cleat Hitch

February 10, 2014 in Featured, How to Sail, Sail Blog   |  be the first to comment
4 steps to remember how to tie a cleat hitch: Take the line to the ear of the cleat furthest from where the line comes from Take one wrap around the base of the cleat Start a figure 8 across the top of the opposite ear Finish with a half hitch turned under so  ... [read more]
How to Tie a Clove HItch

How to Tie a Trucker’s Hitch

September 12, 2013 in Featured, How to Sail, Sail Blog, Video   |  be the first to comment
The trucker’s hitch is a great knot to secure loads and tension lines. Watch our short Video:  [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]

Mooring to a Buoy

December 11, 2012 in Featured, How to Sail, Sail Blog   |  be the first to comment
  Most mooring consist of a ground chain attached to a heavy object that is buried in the sea bed or anchored at both sides. There is normally a ring on the top of the buoy to moor to. To make picking the mooring up easier, there is often a pick up line attached.  ... [read more]
Clove Hitch Video

Video (43 Sec): How to Tie a Clove Hitch

November 19, 2012 in How to Sail, Sail Blog, Video   |  be the first to comment
A clever and different way how to tie a clove hitch. Video 43 Sec.[read more]

Heavy Weather Sailing Tactics

November 02, 2012 in How to Sail, Sail Blog   |  4 comments
  What is the best thing to do in a storm or thunderstorm?   There are a lot of different tactics and it depends a lot on the boat and the crew. The most common tactics are:   Shortening sail When the wind has increased, it is time to reef the sails. This is  ... [read more]

Video (55 Sec) : How to Tie a Bowline – differently

October 22, 2012 in Featured, How to Sail, Sail Blog, Video   |  2 comments
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Sailing Knots: Clove Hitch

How to Tie a Clove Hitch

August 21, 2012 in How to Sail, Sail Blog, Video   |  2 comments
  Sailing Knot Video 21 Seconds: How to tie a clove hitch, one of the most popular sailing knots.[read more]
How to choose an anchorage place

Choosing an Anchorage Place

August 07, 2012 in How to Sail, Sail Blog   |  1 comments
  Above all what you should do is: Motor around and take a good look at the place – take your time and be patient.   4 important questions you should ask yourself:   1. How well protected is the place from weather, wind and waves Study your charts  ... [read more]
How to Reef Mainsail

How to Reef

June 18, 2012 in How to Sail, Sail Blog   |  be the first to comment
When to Reef is a difficult question – it depends on the size and stability of the boat, the skippers sailing skills and the crew. If you think about reefing, then is probably best you do it.   Reefing can be a boat-saving procedure. It reduces the surface area  ... [read more]

How to Tie a Sheet Bend

May 11, 2012 in How to Sail, Sail Blog   |  be the first to comment
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«Ready to Jibe»

March 26, 2012 in How to Sail, Sail Blog   |  1 comments
A jibe or gybe is a sailing maneuver where a sailing vessel turns its stern through the wind, such that the wind direction changes from one side of the boat to the other. In this maneuver, the mainsail will cross the center of the boat while the jib is pulled to the other  ... [read more]
How to Tie a Fast Bowline

How to Tie a Fast Bowline

March 12, 2012 in How to Sail, Sail Blog, Video   |  be the first to comment
Sailing Knots-Video: 0.53 Min by Steve Colgate How to Tie a Fast Bowline  [read more]