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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.
How To Buy A Small Sailboat
When you buy a small 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 Read more...
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Balboa Sailboats
Balboa sailboats are great little cruisers – mini-cruisers. There was a range of models from 20 to 28 feet, and all were designed for use with outboards, from 4 to 20 hp, depending the size of 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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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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Hiram's Haul This Weekend
The third round of the Endurance Series is October 29-30, 2011. Hiram's Haul is a 30 mile catamaran sprint down the Intercoastal waterway to the quaint, old Florida town of Sebastian and Capt. Hiram's for the first party. Spend the night and enjoy Capt. Hirams or any of the other cozy watering holes. Return the next day with another 30 mile sprint to Performance Sail and Sport for the 2nd leg and overall trophy presentation and party.<span style="font-weight: bold">
<br /></span><a href="http://www.fleet80.com/cgi-bin/register/register.pl?action=WhosComing&eventType=Regatta&event=14th_Annual_Hirams_Haul" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Endurance Series: Gilligan's Run
<p><strong><em>Important Notice!!</em></strong>
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<h2>Gilligan's Run Postponed Till August 20th
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<p><strong>Due to the projected path of Tropical Storm Emily, Gilligan's Run has been postponed till August 20, 2011. </strong>
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<p>The second race in the Endurance Series is next Saturday August 6th. Gilligan's Run is about 26 miles which is the shortest race of the series. The race starts at Acapulco Hotel and Resort and runs North to a mark in front of the "Ocean Deck" then South to Ponce De Leon Inlet rounding a inlet buoy before turning back north to finish back at the hotel.
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