How can I legally sail a boat across Lake Erie into Canada?
I am a United States citizen and want to sail my boat into the Canadian side of Lake Erie. How can I do so legally?
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What kind of boat should i sail?
i am 16 and have been on lasers but i want a more exotic boat that i can still sail single handed.
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In inland waters, the Navigation Rules allow a small boat cruising skipper to make passing arrangements on the VHF marine radio. How can you make sure that the other boat understands your intentions without any doubt? Find out the steps the pros take with this easy guide.
If you are anything like me, nothing quite grates on the nerves than someone on the radio that doesn’t know what to say. Or Read the rest of this entry »
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Did you know that you should fold your mainsail, Genoa, or jib sailboat sails at least once every sailing season. If you sail on a racing sailboat, each sail should be folded at the end of each race. This will increase sail life and save you big $$$s in replacement costs. Follow these five simple learn to sail tips to success.
All sails are coated with a layer of resin. Cruising boat sails have Read the rest of this entry »
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Did you know that you can learn to sail like a pro when you tack without the worry of confusing calculations or using a steering compass? These little-known sailing tips make tacking a snap and will make sailing to windward lots of fun with greater speed and performance.
Sailing close hauled means you keep the true wind at a 45 degree angle to the boat. When you tack, the bow passes through the Read the rest of this entry »
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Did you know that most squalls, gales, or storms at sea take sailors completely by surprise. Learn to sail with skill and confidence in heavy weather with these seven “storm preparation” secrets from the pros
In his book “Maximum Sail Power”, master sailmaker and experienced ocean racer Brian Hancock says “My experience is that storms take people by surprise, and that is when they do their most Read the rest of this entry »
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Sailing is an activity enjoyed by families, friends and even lovers as it is available for all ages and both for male and female. Though some assumes that sailing requires strong arms and physiques, sailing is really not that physical and even a child at the age of five can already contribute their strength to help sail a yacht. Sailing helps more on your mental and spiritual health than your Read the rest of this entry »
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Every year more and more people learn to sail. The hobby is a growing phenomenon that is rekindling the sense of adventure in so many. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) offers a number of courses that anyone can take online or in a class. It is truly important to take RYA courses or RYA certified courses when looking to learn more about the world of boating.
So many people want to learn more Read the rest of this entry »
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Want to spend more time sailing and less time dockside, waiting for parts, repairs, or doing maintenance on your sailboat. To learn to sail, you need to go sailing, and that means you need to determine what you have to have aboard for comfort and which shore-based luxury items you can do without.
Here are three things I’ve never had aboard that have helped me sail more while others spend their Read the rest of this entry »
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If you enjoy an outdoors life, and are an experienced sailor, you may like to consider teaching people how to sail. Learn to sail on Sydney Harbour or become a sailing instructor and teach others how to sail on Sydney harbour, what a great place to understand what it takes to become a sailing instructor.
Think carefully about the teaching process itself, and whether you have the right personality, Read the rest of this entry »
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