Names of Thingys in Sailing
There’s a lot of terminology in sailing, and to get started with sail trim we recommend beginning with some key sailing “thingy” terms.
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Sailing in the Mediterranean Tips
If you are going sailing in the Mediterranean, here are some great Sailing in the Mediterranean Tips to help plan and enjoy your trip.
Learn How to Maneuver in a Marina like an Expert
Become an expert at maneuvering and docking your sailboat in a marina. Learn over 360 fundamental docking scenarios with no fear of mistakes. The MarineVerse/NauticEd Virtual Reality App on meta quest contains a Maneuvering and Docking a Sailboat Under Power experiential training course whereby the physics is essentially identical to a real situation.
Maneuvering a Catamaran
How to maneuver a catamaran in a marina with rudders forward and aft of the propellers, including animations on how the Catamaran responds.
Meet Sailing Instructor Warren Brown – New Zealand
Meet top sailing instructor Capt. Warren Brown in Auckland, New Zealand. Warren loves to coach sailors on his 38 ft catamaran. He loves to sail the oceans around New Zealand and Vanuatu in the Pacific.
What is Propwalk on a Sailboat?
What is propwalk? You want your new sailboat to go backwards but you keep going sideways. Welcome to propwalk.
Meet Sailing Instructor Merilee Wright – Toronto
Meet top sailing instructor Merilee Wright. Merilee brings an amazing level of enthusiasm and passion to sailing training.
Meet Sailing Instructor John Sezer – Washington
Meet top sailing instructor Capt. John Sezer in Washington State. John brings an amazing level of enthusiasm and passion to sailing training.
Hybrid Propulsion Systems for Sailboats
We discuss the advantages of the diesel-electric hybrid solution for sailboats and why now, more than ever, is the time to install such a system on your new or used vessel.
International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
Do you need the ICC license to sail internationally? Learn what you need to know to obtain your ICC International Certificate of Competence.
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