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It's a common phrase we've known for thousands of years, 'Sailing, Sailing the Seven Seas'. The wonderful seven seas. Back in the times of the Romans and Greeks, the seven seas consisted of the Persian Gulf, the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea, the Red Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Adriatic Sea and the Arabian Sea. All of these were located in their 'known world'. Many stories told of the great voyages heroes and villains made sailing these bodies of water. In modern times, the location of the seven seas has changed. Now we consider the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico to define that term. People often dream of sailing...

If you're anything like me, learning the fine art of close hauled sailing seemed difficult. There had to be an easier way to learn the secrets of sailing to windward, without a lot of confusion! Use these five secrets to become an expert in tacking on any small sailboat. Build yourself a tacking team first and foremost. Use crystal clear communications between helm and sailing crew. Follow these steps for windward sailing success: 1. Create Easy Tacking Command Terms Forget the rigid, archaic "ready about"-"hard-alee" stuff. These confuse many new crew members-something you don't want if tacking up a narrow channel! Let the crew create simple command and answer terms. These terms must fit into the...

tart --> Most sailboats are fiberglass these days, but if you are looking for a really strong sailboat, you are likely to choose steel or aluminum. Fiberglass is fine for normal use, but if you are going cross oceans, or give your sailboat a hard life, metal is best. They are also good materials if you want to get your own design of sailboat built. The reason aluminum or steel are best is that metals are both strong and stiff, and when hit really hard, they bend - fiberglass and even the most advanced composites will break, and even shatter. Then the sailboat will almost certainly sink. A sailboat with a dent in the hull can keep going. There are other advantages, too. Fiberglass boats usually have...

you set sail in a sailboat, make sure you have prepared yourself and the boat properly. If you are racing a small sailboat, you need to make sure you know where the course is, and that the rig is as good as you can get it. If you are cruising in a bigger sailboat, you need to wort out the passage, prepare a passage plan – this is compulsory in some waters now – and make sure you have adequate equipment and provisions. Most important of all, if you are cruising you need a good weather forecast. Also, don't set too much score on the forecast. If you are going on a short passage, and returning the next day, that is not much of a problem. The forecasters reckon on 90% accuracy for the next...

Building a model sailboat is one of the hobbies that allow the maker to feel a sense of accomplishment and pride. Before the maker proceeds to the procedure on how to build a model sailboat, completing the materials needed is important. The materials needed include pins, graph paper, epoxy glue, and aircraft plywood. As for the tools, the things needed include a pencil and a paper, clamps, a tape measure, a pair of scissors, and a modeling knife. Before again proceeding to the steps on how to build a sailboat, it is important to be familiar with the rules and regulations of the American Model Yacht Association (AMYA), especially if we want our sailboat to eventually form part of the events being...

It is not often one chooses to haul out a sailboat in the dead of winter. However, in Sydney's benign climate this is not as bad as you might imagine. A friend of mine discovered the growth on his hull by June was excessive, which is only half way through the annual haul out programme, the next one scheduled being the main annual spring haul out in October. Whether it is the advance of climate change we don't know. What we do know is that the water temperature this winter stayed much warmer than normal and much longer than normal. It was still almost the summer temperature of 18+ degrees celsius in the middle of June. This appears to have kept the weed growing vigorously and there was quite...

With a good set of sailboat plans, you can build a reliable sailboat. There are even sailboat blueprints that come with appealing sailboat designs you can choose from. Aside from personal gratification, people build their own boats in order to save money, time and resources. Since having the right set of sailboat plans can be critical to the success of your boat building project, don't forget that you also need to choose among various sailboat designs in order to come up with your preferred design. If you get poorly or inadequately designed plans, you will end up spending more time building and doing revisions on the boat. If you've a tight budget, you don't need to worry because good sailboat plans...

Building a reliable sailboat depends on having reliable sailboat plans. One of the main reasons people build their own boats, besides the personal satisfaction, is to save money. It is most likely you will save more money in the long run if you invest in the best set of plans available for the type of boat you want. Having the right boat plans is critical to the success of your project. Good boat plans will not only save you money, but also time, resources and possibly frustration. You will spend less money on trying to fix problems that arise because of inadequate or poorly designed plans. You will definitely be spending less time building a boat, and more time enjoying it, if the plans are...

If you're researching plans for a homemade trimaran, then there is good news. Many good plans are available. And a good number were created by very reputable multihull designers/builders. But before buying any of them, you need to know the answers to some important questions: Exactly what kind of boat do you want trimaran boat plans for? Are you positive you need a plywood tri? Do you have any experience with trimaran building in the past? Are there "study" trimaran plans for sale you can purchase before paying a lot for the full set of plans? Let's look at each issue brought up by these questions ... Set your sights on the exact boat you want. If you're going to build a wooden trimaran...

Hunter sailboats popularity continues to grow and be attracted to every class of people. The rapid rise in fuel cost is almost not a factor as the primary fuel consumed is "The Wind" which is free. No overuse of fossil fuel here! Hunter sailboats almost sing out, relax and let your troubles blow away in the wind as you enjoy the quieter, most peaceful time on the water you've probably had in a long time. These sailboats are high quality, economically priced, safe and have outstanding amenities. Hunter sailboats have a minimum amount of sail area to achieve hull speed and are very easy to sail. How in the world can you beat ease of handling by one or two people! You have better value for the money...

The sport fishing boats are ideally designed to enhance one's fishing experience to the brim. The range of these sporting boats varies in terms of their price, quality & the added features. Here are some features & facts about the sport fishing boats that one must keep on mind before purchasing one for themselves & their family: 1. Usually people assume that the sports boats can only be used for the water sports. Well, this is now just a myth, as the passionate fishermen do prefer using their sport fishing boats in order to pull the big fish that they have caught. At times, the fish are very study and one needs a very strong boat to pull the fish so that the boat can withstand the fight of the...

There are a number of toys that adults purchase to help them escape their 9 to 5 routines and become owners of their own weekend. For the individual who enjoys the open terrains of deserts and barren landscapes you will find people investing in motorcycles, dirt bikes, quads and even dune buggies. Other individuals relish the calm waters which will be found inside the lake environments and invest in such toys as tiny boats, sea doos, jet skis, little sailboats and water toy accessories. Still others feel restricted by the restricted size of lakes and seek the open waters related to the ocean, seeking sailboats for sale to satisfy that need of escape. The most important issue with this ocean style of...

The mythological and historical significance of Greece provides a distinct charm to Greek sailing vacations. One can visit the ancient islands in the Aegean and the Ionian Sea. There are the groups of islands such as the Dodecanese, the Cyclades and the Sporades, all brimming with old-world charm. Sailors can also cruise along the coasts of Crete and Turkey. The Greek coast is famed for its clear blue waters, clear sky, the enchanting Mediterranean climate and rare sights of whales, porpoises and friendly dolphins. There are many options to sail on the coastline of Greece. You can hire a bareboat. Bareboats provide great privacy, but you will have to do the navigating and the rowing yourself. If you...

e sloops where I got my basic keelboat lessons, my neck developed a crick from constantly craning back to see what the Windex on top of the mast was doing. When I straightened out my neck, my eyes would fasten on the digital readouts of the knot meter and depth finder. It seemed as though sailing involved so much time monitoring different instruments and gauges that there was no time to appreciate the ride. What did sailors do before the invention of onboard electronics and gadgets? One thing, I learned, was that they sailed with both ears. When the sensation of the wind was equal on both ears, you were directly facing the wind. Sounds simple and obvious. But my senses were completely dulled to the...

The following rules for placement of boat lettering and numbers are based upon State requirements after registering a new vessel: Power Boats: Numbers must be fixed midships on the side or superstructure of a vessel, clearly visible and not under the flare of the bow, 150mm. high. Yachts: On the side of the hull immediately forward of the transom, 50mm.high. A tender must have its parent vessel's number displayed on each side of the boat, forward of the transom. Registration identification label is to be affixed on the port side of the vessel, outside and immediately adjacent to the registration number. Sailing Vessels: Boat Namesa. A yacht's working sails shall carry no markings other than those...

If you have never been on the water, it can be quite intimidating to try and learn the fundamentals of sailing. Sailing is filled with jargon. To many, it seems like a new language. To some extent, it is. Everything on a boat has a specific name. In racing or emergency situations, it is very important to be able to reference very specific pieces of equipment with precision. In racing, small adjustments mean the difference between first place and ninth place. The skipper needs to direct the crew to make these adjustments very quickly. Even more importantly, in emergency situations the skipper needs to direct crew members with critical instructions that can mean the difference between live and death...

Boating and sailing is not only one of the most popular pastimes today, they have been a popular means of transportation, recreation, and occupation, for nearly all of recorded history. Throughout history, boating and sailing has been a means for many of mankind's greatest discoveries, important battles, expansions and migrations, and a source of food and livelihood. While boating and sailing still maintain many of those roles today, for most of us boating and sailing are a source of recreation, fun, competition, and relaxation. Today, boating and sailing provide a source of fun and recreation for millions of people worldwide. But there is more to recreational boating and sailing than simply buying...

Before large ships came to be designed and built for the purpose of crossing the sea, canoes were used by people in order to travel from island to island in the pacific region. The rich history behind the outrigger sailing canoe and its evolution has many people scrambling to build their own. People have always been keen on getting in touch with their roots and finding ways to reconnect with their past. This fuels the desire for some people to build their own outrigger sailing canoes from plans that they either designed on their own or acquired through research. Another thing that fuels the desire to hunt for outrigger sailing canoe plans is the fact that we have a natural urge to create stuff with...

There are many reasons to buy Regatta clothing but I intend to highlight the main unique selling points Regatta clothing have that their competitors do not. Regatta clothing has clothes to fit the whole family, including Regatta men’s clothing, Regatta women’s clothing, Regatta boys clothing and Regatta girls clothing and also supply a wide range of quality durable rucksacks. This does give you the convenience of knowing that you can get all your clothes for the outdoors from one shop and peace of mind knowing that it is from a quality reputable outdoor clothing company. Regatta clothing has been in business for over eighty years which gives them extensive knowledge and experience when it comes...

How many times have you had a tough time pulling your marine anchor aboard? Perhaps it snagged on a rock, coral head, cable, or worse--another anchor? As a sailing skipper, you can avoid these headaches with a simple, easy-to-use trip line. One end of the trip line attaches to the anchor and the other end has a float--like a plastic jug or Styrofoam buoy. When you're ready to pull in your anchor, you grab the float, pull on it, and the anchor lifts off the bottom. Here are four times you will want to use a trip line: 1. Crowded harbors where you might snag another boat's anchor. 2. Poor bottoms like rock or coral where your anchor might get stuck. 3. To mark your anchor so that boats don't run over...

ent"> We all enjoy going away for a holiday, don’t we? And there are so many different locations to choose from. However, sometimes it is nice to do something fresh and exciting. So, instead of going through the tired old routine of hooking up the caravan or ringing around for cheap bed and breakfast, why not try something else? In fact, why not try something totally different? Even going abroad can be a drag after you have done it a few times before. And with the tightening of security for overseas travellers, many more holiday makers are choosing to stay within England, Scotland or Wales instead. An increase in security may make it safer for travellers to fly, but it also makes their...

Mikael Krafft, a Swedish entrepreneur is the proud founder of the Star Clippers. In two years of its origin he launched two clippers, the Star Clipper and the Star Flyer, the first clipper ships since 1911. In the 2000 they launched the even more ambitious Royal Clipper, the largest clipper ship built since the German clipper 'Preussen'. Star Clippers provide you a unique combination of sailing tradition and pampered vacationing, perfect for cruising in casual elegance. The clipper ships sail around the Mediterranean, to the Caribbean and from French Polynesia to the Far East. The Royal Clipper is the largest as well as the fastest sailing ship in the world today. The clipper stands 439 feet in...

Sailing Through Life PES, Inc. (2005) Reviewed by Christina Smith for Reader Views (3/06) This book was one of the best books that I have read so far this year! The mix of story and teaching was great. In "Sailing Through Life," we get to meet Paul, an eight year old who has dealt with nothing but abuse in his life and Captain Armbruster, a man who has lived his life for the sea. Neither knew that a chance meeting would end up changing both of their lives. We see how Captain, as Paul calls him, shows Paul how to become a responsible adult, despite what is going on at home. He shows him what he needs to do in order to not only keep his rowboat upright, but also how to use these lessons in his...

Two years ago in May 2008 I learned how to sail. I thought it was not going to be the coolest thing but I decided to give it a shot anyways. The main reason I did it is because my best friend's dad and grandpa bought a beautiful 42 foot boat called the Siren Song. They wanted to do the Mackinac Island race which is a race from Chicago to Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island (pronounced Mak-in-aw) is an amazing place in north Michigan, a place where you can only reach by boat or airplane. The only automobiles allowed on the island are emergency vehicles, and in the winter snowmobiles are allowed because it is a great destination for a snowmobile trip when the water freezes. Otherwise you get around by...

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is an incredible selection when you are deciding to take a vacation cruise, regardless of whether it is your initial cruise, or you are a vacation cruise regular. Luxury cruising is viewed as one of the most luxurious forms of vacation you can give to yourself and your family. Despite the fact that cruises happen to be impressive, it does not necessarily mean they are overly expensive. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line offers a variety of vacation cruise packages and deals, so nearly anybody can budget to sail with them. Sailing on a luxury cruise ship, to fantastic and spectacular harbors, is perfect for a family holiday, or just for two as an intimate honeymoon trip. Royal...

Did you know that Archimedes built a boat? King Hiero II of Syracuse in Sicily, is said to have asked him to design and oversee the building of a very large boat of particular magnificence - a sort of Titanic of its day. This was around 200 BC. A quick reminder. Archimedes was an all-in-one, a mathematician, engineer, designer, inventor - you name it. He was the Einstein of his day. He is very well remembered for shouting out 'Eureka', when he solved a particular troublesome problem. Google "Eureka". 3,350,00 searches are made each month for it. What is it people are expecting or hoping to find? Eureka is a Greek word meaning "I have found it!" (Perhaps a goodhearted reader could comment here). The...

If you are looking for free sailboat plans online, you should proceed with caution. There are many websites advertising free boat plans online, but the quality and reliability of many of these plans are often questionable. Often, the free blueprints they are offering will not end up saving you money in the long run, since you will end up paying much more to correct flaws from these plans than you would have paid if you had purchased reliable boat plans instead. What are some of the problems with free sailboat plans? To start, remember that almost any person can post boat blueprints that they have drawn up. This, however, does not mean the boat built from these blueprints will actually float. Free...

There comes a point in many a man's life when the lure of the sea is overwhelming; this is the moment when you throw caution to the wind and begin to think about buying a sailboat - and why not? A used sailboat need not cost the earth, and there are many on the market at any one time, but there are some things you need to consider before taking the plunge. Buying a used sailboat is not the work of a moment: there are different types of boat to consider, finances to work out and the pros and cons of alternative options that need to be taken into account. Each sailboat is different - you could say each has a personality of its own - and the secrets of buying a sailboat are learnt through experience...

My uncle Ray showed me his sailboat plans last year before building his own sailboat. He let me know that if you build your own boat rather then buying one you'll enjoy the experience of sailboating 10 times more intensely. The sailboat plans my uncle showed was just ones of 100s of boat building plans he worked from. Uncle Ray informed me that he has paid hundreds of bucks on sailboat plans in order to get the very finest for his boat building business. Not too far back, maybe two years he discovered a dealer with a good deal of high quality detailed boat plans for under fifty bucks. Uncle at first thought that maybe the boat plans were repurposed but because the boat building plans dealer offered...

There are many different types of sail boats, ranging from tiny one person boats to tall ships which can carry hundreds of sailors. Sailboats can be classified primarily by their sail configuration and hull type. Sloop - The sloop is the most common sail configuration, consisting of a mainsail and foresail. There are several variations on the basic sloop design, such as adding more than one foresail, or the fractional rig. A fractional rig sloop is one where the foresail does not extend all of the way to the top of the mast - this can give the boat better performance in some conditions. Catboat - This design has one mast, like the sloop; unlike the sloop, it does not carry a headsail. The catboat...

As another school year approaches its end and summer vacation planning reaches the top of the 'to do' list, many recreational family boaters are opting to take their family vacation on the water. Why pack the family, the dog and the luggage and spend two weeks complaining about the sweltering heat from inside the windows of your car? Without a doubt, the Great Lakes offer boaters, sailors and cruisers some of the most breath-taking scenery in the world. Out on the water you can remove yourself from the fast-paced life of the city and simply relax and enjoy your time. At the end of the day, your port of call on the Great Lakes may have a whole lot more to offer you than just a slip to dock your boat...

A few weekends of mild spring weather can rekindle the enthusiasm for sailing in even fair weather sailors, no matter if their main plan is to enjoy the evening sitting on a deck in the evening sunshine, watching the sun sparkling on the water and enjoying a well earned glass of wine. However, it is what happens before the glass of wine that sailing is really about, whether on inland waters or the sea and despite the warmth of the sun at noon, spring days are still cold in the morning and evening. Emerging from a warm sleeping bag to find the remains of a frost on the decks is not an encouraging experience unless you have the technical clothing to wear to make sure you keep yourself warm. Here at...

When starting to sail, you should always be aware of the Five Essentials. We show show you how. Boat balance - If a yacht is allowed to heel away from the wind, it will tend to turn into the wind or luff up. If the boat is allowed to heel towards the wind, it will tend to turn downwind or bear away. In either ease some rudder movement will be needed to keep it on course, which will slow the boat down. Turn the boat using the wheel to the desired course to steer. This may be a definite bearing or towards a landmark, or at a desired angle to the apparent wind direction. Trim fore and aft - The distribution of crew weight fore and aft is just as important as balancing the boat. The best way to learn...

Sailing isn't just about steering the boat and hauling on the sheets, you have to know a little about controlling the shape of the sail. Thankfully, the basic rules are pretty simple. Controlling the shape of the sail to suit prevailing wind and wave states will help you sail faster in any conditions without capsizing. This article is more a "what to do" than a "why you do it", and for the sake of simplicity we will stick to discussing common main sail controls. Light Winds: Very light winds require a flatter sail with the draft carried at 45%-50% aft so that the air can flow smoothly over the sail without stalling. Heeling the boat to leeward will help by using gravity to maintain the camber of...