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A sailing ship is a wind-powered ship. Historically, sailing ships were the primary means of transportation across long distances of water (e.g. rivers, lakes, oceans) before the invention of the first workable steam engines. They were used for carrying cargo, passengers, mail, supplies etc. In modern times sailing ships are less common but are still used in some parts of the world, such as the Indian Ocean, as commercial vessels. ...
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Buying a Large Sailboat for Cruising or Racing
By John Hartley
When you buy a large sailboat, you need to make sure that it is in good condition and is seaworthy. How do you do this? These are the steps: 1.Read sailboat magazines and speak to Read more...
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Get a Sailboat and Enjoy Life on the Water!
Sailing a sailboat is one of the most enjoyable pastimes there is - you can be lazy, and just let the boat waft along on the breeze, race against other similar sailboats, or cruise along the coast or to distant countries. You see there really is a sailboat for everyone, from a little boat about 10 feet long up to a massive and very expensive yacht or sailboat of 60 feet or more.
You can sail on your own in a small sailboat, or even a 30-footer, or you can take your family and friends - if you have a big family, and want to go far you will need a large boat. You can buy an old one, or a new one. You can mess about in sailboats, you can build your own, or you can modify one you buy.
If you are not sure what sort of sailboat you want, you can charter or rent one – it could be a small sailboat like a Laser Radial, or a larger sailing dinghy, or a cruising sailboat of 24-32 feet. These are generally easy to handle – but do not go out in bad weather until you are experienced.
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you decide that you enjoy sailing – I think you will – then do a sailing course to learn to sail. If you want to cruise, you will want to know how to navigate and learn about tides and currents – this will all be included in a course.
Then, you need to adjust the sails, and set your course. In a sailing dinghy, you will need to lean out to counteract the force on the sails – and on some you go up on the 'trapeze.' I know many people who love these boats, but I prefer a larger boat with a keel.
A sailboat starts to come alive when you hoist the sails, and feel them filling with wind. Then, you switch off your engine, if you have one, trim the sails, and enjoy the peace and exhilaration sailing brings. Maybe you are setting out on a passage that will take several hours, or even days, or maybe you are just pottering up a river. Or you might be about to join ten or 20 other in a race. However you find the sailing you like, your sailboat will give you a lot of fun.
Bermudian rig sailboats
By John Hartley
Popular, and the best for racing, but not the best for cruisingSince it displaced the gaff rig, the Bermudian or Bermudan rig has become the most popular for sailboats. It Read more...
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Is A Boat Rental Club Right For You
By Kadence Buchanan
Owning a boat is a dream for many Americans, but one that can turn into a nightmare of unforeseen costs. Many novice boaters don't realize all the costs associated with purchasing a boat and Read more...
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Aluminum Sailboats
By John Hartley
Aluminum is an excellent material for sailboatsAluminum sailboats are an excellent alternative to mass-produced fiberglass sailboats. Aluminum sailboats are usually very Read more...
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Buying a Large Sailboat for Cruising or Racing
By John Hartley
When you buy a large sailboat, you need to make sure that it is in good condition and is seaworthy. How do you do this? These are the steps: 1.Read sailboat magazines and speak to Read more...
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Wild Weather Greets Races on Day Two of the Charlotte Harbor Regatta
A second day (Feb. 7, 2010) of unusually strong winter winds tested racers and tossed up the standings on Day Two of the inaugural Charlotte Harbor Regatta on Charlotte Harbor, Florida.Day One Results from the Inaugural Charlotte Harbor Regatta - Feb 5
Sailors competing in the Inaugural Charlotte Harbor Regatta battled blustery conditions ahead of a strong thunderstorm including 20-plus knot winds. Following are results from the Feb. 5 races.Tybee 500 Registration Open
TheBeachcats.com is happy to announce the launch of www.Tybee500.com a new website for the 2010 Tybee 500 long distance catamaran race. Teams wishing to enter this years race from Islamorada, FL up the East Coast of Florida to Tybee Island, GA can begin the registration process by filling out the simple online registration form.
There are over 3,000 photos from past years races, so be sure and take a look and see if you spot anyone you know.
Each team that is accepted to participate in this epic adventure will be provided with a team profile page on the Tybee500.com site. News items and updates posted on the site will be automatically tweeted, so be sure to add Tybee500 to your twitter account.
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