Sailing Blog
3 Basic Maintenance Skills Every Dinghy Sailor Should Know
For nearly 50 years, the Laser has been an exceptional racing and recreational sailing dinghy. Speed and simplicity of design are in its DNA, and thus it’s the perfect choice for both the seasoned racer who’s looking for high performance, and the novice who just wants a boat that’s easy to transport, rig, and sail.…
Read MoreLaser Sailboat Accessories
Many casual and beginner sailors buy an older Laser dinghy as their first boat. Older models, often bought second-hand, regularly do not contain much more than a basic setup. This is fine as you start your sailing journey, but as you get into Laser sailing more (for example, start racing), you may want to be…
Read MoreSailing Bag Options – Best Sailing Bags
If you sail a boat of just about any kind, you know it’s a good idea to have a good sailing bag to keep all your belongings together. Whether you are heading to the changerooms, up in the club after a hard day’s sailing. or stowing your sailing gear below deck when out on the…
Read MoreHow To Sell Your Laser Sailboat Quickly
We know that there are lots of people wanting to get their hands on some second-hand laser dinghy gear. And we don’t want to see old Laser sailing gear sitting in the shed or garage going to waste. So if you just don’t have the time to get out on the water anymore, or you…
Read MoreThe Top Five Sailing Hats for 2019
The best sailing hats are generally made from lightweight, quick-drying fabrics. Some have cords you can use to keep them from flying away in a breeze while others are made to float in water. When you’ve packed all your gear for a day out sailing, don’t forget your hat! For many sailors, this is the single…
Read MoreTop 10 Best Sailing Shoes
Wearing the best sailing shoes, whether on board 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.…
Read More11 Reasons Why Your Child Should Learn To Sail
Sailing is not just for sport. For young people who are introduced to sailing at an early age, they pick up many skills that can be carried into their adult lives. Regardless of what career path your child may follow, an early introduction to sailing will develop traits that can pave the direction he or…
Read MoreBest 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,…
Read MoreBest 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…
Read MoreWhat Are The Best Sailing Gloves?
To Summarize: We picked the eleven most popular sailing gloves available on the market. We compared construction, durability, design, and features of each. We also looked at fingerless and full-fingered gloves. Many of the choices here scored high marks on design, fit and strength. Most fared well on dexterity, gripping ability and comfort (including quick…
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