This category includes information about sailing fundamentals, including sailing theory, basic sailing skills, boat types, sailing terms, boat handling, rigging, launching, boat care & maintenance, mooring, anchoring, and trailering.
It’s easy enough to explain apparent wind at a basic level, but once you start drawing vector diagrams, some sailors lose interest. The best explanations combine real-world experiences with simple diagrams and animations. In this article, we collected some of…
For 1996 and later MCs, all masts must float for 10 minutes. MC Scow Scantlings Many one-design classes require some provisions for mast flotation to help prevent turtling. These include sealing the mast or providing positive flotation with foam or…
John Porter, a Lake Beulah Yacht Club member and A-Scow, E-Scow, C-Scow and MC-Scow sailor, took some time to walk us through how to change trailer wheel bearings. He shows how to detect failing bearings visually and through the movement…
Our SailZing “Sailing: Basic Skills” Pinterest board includes quite a few handy references for beginning sailors or those who want a refresher on basic sailing skills and terms. Basic Sailing Skills Board was last modified: May 4th, 2017 by Rob…
Nothing can ruin a race faster than an equipment breakdown or failure. Most breakdowns are preventable. Spring is the time to check, repair, and replace critical equipment. Based on our painful experience, here are the things to check. Common…
Sailing Terms Do you know what “about” means in the term “come about?” Or “avast?” The link below presents the most complete list of sailing terms I’ve found so far. Source: Sailing Terms (L-36.com) Sailing Terms from L-36.com was last modified: May…
