Notice of Race (NoR) vs Sailing Instruction (SI) To contrast and compare Notice of Race (NoR) and Sailing Instructions (SIs), we must understand their roles in sailing regattas or race […]
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Never trust a sailor on dry land… The phrase “never trust a sailor on dry land” is a proverb-like expression rich in metaphor and connotation. Let’s explore its etymology and
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What is the floating plastic island? The infamous “floating plastic island” most often refers to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) is a massive collection of marine debris made up
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Marine Plastic Pollution: A Growing Crisis in Our Oceans Plastic pollution has become one of our most pressing environmental issues, particularly in marine ecosystems. Every year, millions of tons of
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What is seamanship? The Core of Seamanship Firstly, let’s distinguish between the art of sailing (fast) and seamanship. Sailing well is a small subset of seamanship. Your 18-year-old dinghy coach
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Mediterranean Mooring Let’s discuss Mediterranean moorings, also known as Med Mooring or simply stern mooring. “Med mooring is probably the most common term in everyday language. It gets its name
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What is Point Nemo? Point Nemo is the name given to the oceanic pole of inaccessibility, the point on Earth’s surface that is farthest from any land. Located in the
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Sail GP (Grand Prix)? SailGP is a premier global sailing championship that features nation-versus-nation competition using cutting-edge F50 foiling catamarans. Established in 2018 by Russell Coutts and Larry Ellison, SailGP
Rule 20.1 applies when a boat needs to tack to avoid an obstruction and wants another boat to give room. This rule ensures safe tacking in tight situations, especially near shorelines, obstructions, or other boats.
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Rule 12 covers when boats are on the same tack and not overlapped. In that scenario, a boat clear astern must keep clear of a boat clear ahead.
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