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Why A Small Sailboat Is Preferable

There are several advantages in owning a small sailboat over a larger one. Generally, small sailboats are just perfect for beginners, those that are just starting to learn the basics of sailing. However, they can also be appreciated by sailing experts, especially those that love the adrenaline rush that comes with racing small dinghies. Today,…

Learning To Sail: Tips For Newbie Sailors

When you think of sailors and sailing, what springs to mind? Are you a beginner, or looking into learning to sail? Below I share some of my story and tips of how you can start sailing, so read on… I am your regular 8-5 guy, but I am a very adventurous person. Whenever the monotony…

Best Sailing Knife Guide

A sailing knife is one of the most important hand tools that any sailor should own, whether on board your boat, or while rigging up your dingy on shore. Designed as a multi-tool in many cases, the best sailing knife is, more often than not, more than just a sharp cutting blade. In this guide,…

Best Boat Shoes For Women

You’ve heard the term ‘boat shoe’ or ‘deck shoe’ but do you really know what they are? In general terms, the best women’s boat shoes are made from canvas or leather with a non-marking sole and are designed specifically for use onboard a sailing vessel. However, ladies sailing shoes are also regarded as fashion accessories…

Best Handheld Anemometer Options

You’ve no doubt seen these around the place… An anemometer is a wind speed measuring device that is commonly used by weather stations and individuals or institutions interested in measuring changes in the wind speed. To give the best reading, an anemometer is typically mounted on a pole positioned in an open space so that…

Sailing Holidays – Best Sailing Holiday Options

A laser sailing holiday is an adventure-filled activity that can be shared with the entire family. But before we explore several different holiday programs and packages available, let’s take a closer look at the different types of sailing holidays in general. We have chosen to look at a total of nine basic types sailing holidays.…

Summer Sports For Kids: Learn To Sail at a Summer Camp

As winter slowly transitions into spring many parents are already looking to safe and educational programs for their children come summer. If you are struggling with options, one well worth considering is sailing. There are a number of different ways that you can get your child to try sailing. In fact, there are many summer…

RC Laser Sailboat Review

The RC (Remote Control) Laser sailboat is one of the easiest model yachts to assemble and operate. It is a scaled-down version of the real boat – the famous racing Laser dinghy, which is the most popular sailing class in the world. The RC version of this boat was intended to be simple so that those…

The Best Sailing T-Shirts – Look Cool On & Off The Water

Sailboat T Shirts Have Become a Trend Pick a hobby or activity and you will be able to find a complete line of t-shirts to match. Sailing shirts are no exception. The choices range from casual, funny and practical with such messages as “I’d Rather Be Sailing” and “Life is Simple. Eat, Sleep, Sail”. The complete selection of…

Top 10 Best Sailing Shoes

Wearing the best sailing shoes, whether onboard your boat or not, can say a lot about you. Besides looking the part and being a bit of a fashion statement, of course, they have a very practical aspect as well. The most important aspect of wearing the best shoes for sailing is that of safety. There…

Best RC Sailboat Reviews for 2018

Although there is a huge difference between laser sailing and sailing the best RC sailboat, they are both hobbies that are attractive to all ages. In fact, racing toy sailboats can be either competitive or just for fun. Regardless, if you are a laser sailor who just has to be in or around the water…

2016 Laser Class Olympic Sailing Preview

In Olympic sailing, the Laser class single-handed sailboat has become the world’s most popular racing class for both adult and youth age groups. There are currently numerous dinghy classes with some just for men (the Laser and Finn), women (Laser Radial), both men and women (the 470) and mixed (the Nacra 17 catamaran). As of…