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Lights and day shapes sailors must know Having lights and day shapes on a boat is important because they are essential for safe navigation and communication at sea. Here’s why: Visibility and […]

COLREGs International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea Here’s a detailed summary of the COLREGS (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea), which are established by the International Maritime Organisation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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