Blogs & Articles
Hopefully, there are some interesting bits of info amoungst the waffle…
The Book of Maritime Idioms
It is the perfect gift for the sailor who has everything… Buy it on Amazon The Book of Maritime Idioms A curious collection of sailing
Sailing and maritime superstitions
Sailing Superstitions As far as we can look back in history, sailing and maritime superstitions on boats and ships have always been prevalent. Why? Being
Renaming your boat – the correct process
Renaming your boat Most maritime-related superstitious beliefs stem from Abrahamic monotheistic religions such as Christianity. But renaming your boat calls on the favours of the
How to anchor your sailboat securely
How to Anchor Your Sailboat How to anchor your sailboat indeed… Easy, right? You have an anchor somewhere on the front of your boat and
Sailing racing rules simplified
Sailing racing rules simplified Question: “What do you call two sailing boats in sight of each other?” Answer: “A race…” Even when we are cruising
What is the best anchor for a sail boat
Anchors: Best anchor for a sailboat? We have all been there. Late at night, the wind direction changed, and the wind was up to 35
Storm Drogues and Sea Anchors; To drag or not to drag
“We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.” — Aristotle Onassis, Shipping Magnate