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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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Sabre 30 Sailboats
A Good Cruiser with standing headroomThe Sabre 30 sailboat is a sound cruiser, with aft cockpit and plenty of room below and 6 feet 1 in headroom. The Sabre 30 has 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.
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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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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Gaff-rig sailboats
The gaff-rig was standard on sailboats for a very ling time, until it was displaced by the more efficient Bermudian rig. So why would anyone want a gaff-rig today?The reason the 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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Slip To Ship Regatta, Memorial Weekend, Ocean Springs Yacht Club
Ocean Springs Yacht Club, Ocean Springs, Mississippi Discuss Slip to ShipIt's getting close to the Slip to Ship Regatta (May 23-24, 2009). This is a fun two day distance regatta in its 24th year. It is a blast and we are ready to put S2S "Back on the Map."
I have listed the top three reasons not to miss it this year.
1. New club: Katrina be damned. We now have a beautiful facility, full kitchen, fuller bar expansive balcony.
2. New management/New Value: With the openning of the new building, we have sailors at the helm. We have heard your complaints and are responding.
Entry Fee: $50.00 (single handed), $60.00 (double handed). Late registration (after May 15, 2009) will be an additional $10.00. Entry fee will include the following:
a. a custom S2S regatta t-shirt for you and your crew (if applicable) b. contintental breakfast Saturday morning c. Beer and chicken out on the Island d. A Saturday Cajun dinner extrodinaire created by Robbie Halstad; e, An automatic entry in the sailor's door prize; f. Two Raffle tickets for the raffle;
3. Old school: We remember what makes a regatta fun: good wind, good food, good drink and friends. This year, we are striving to bring back the fun from the days of old. Call it our Reggatta stimulus package.
Remember, camping is permitted on our grounds.
Please fax or email your completed registration to fleetcaptain@osyc.com or (228) 865-7885. Also, while our physical address is 100 Front Beach, Ocean Springs. Please send all mail to P.O. Box 821, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Please get your registration form in early to avoid the $10.00 late fee. I would also appreciate an email just to help us gauge the number os sailors to plan for.
More information can be found at www.osyc.com
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