Sailing Blog
What 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…
Read MoreBest 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…
Read MoreSailing 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.…
Read MoreCool Sailing Quotes
Just thought I’d share with you my picks of some of the best sailing quotes that I have seen going around. There are some pretty cool quotes from a mix of some world class sailors right through to those with just a more basic love for the water. If you have a favorite quote, whether…
Read MoreHow Does Boating Affect The Environment?
I have been fortunate enough to have done a lot of travel over the years, and have visited some truly beautiful and amazing places. For me, the most beautiful places were the often the ones most untouched by humans – in pristine condition. But on taking a closer look, even these locations are often not…
Read MoreBlackburn’s Bass Strait Laser Sailing Record
In the world of Laser sailing, Australian Michael Blackburn is a leader and champion. He won an Olympic Bronze medal during the 2000 Summer Games in his hometown of Sydney, Australia. In March 2005 his world ranking was 3rd in the Laser, the world’s most popular sailboat. Early in that month, Blackburn added to his…
Read MoreRC 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreBest RC Sailboat Reviews for 2020
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…
Read More2016 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…
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