How-to Articles

Six motions on a yacht Here are some common boat movements, including yaw, pitch, and roll, which describe how yachts move in the water: Yaw refers to the side-to-side motion […]

Tides & Currents So you set a course to steer, follow it for a few hours and realise that you are not going to hit your waypoint or destination. You

Points of Sail Points of Sail refer to the different directions a sailboat can travel in relation to the wind. Understanding these helps you optimise your boat’s speed and efficiency

Forces acting on a sailboat The forces acting on a sailboat, particularly lift and drag, are part of a complex interaction of several aerodynamic and hydrodynamic forces. These forces include

Solar power on a boat: easy, right? So you found this page because, 1 – you are starting your journey into installing solar on your boat or, 2 – you

Knowing your ropes On a ship, ropes are generally called lines once they serve a specific purpose. It is surprising to find ropes on boats at all. On sailing vessels,

The origin of Port and Starboard The origin of the term “port” in sailing, referring to the left side of a ship when facing forward (towards the bow), has a fascinating

20 critical nautical terms When you are invited to join some friends on their yacht, you could make a positive impression (or at least not a negative one) by using

Coxswain vs Bosun In a maritime or naval context, both coxswain (cox’n) and boatswain (bosun or bauson) have vital roles but distinct responsibilities. Here’s a comparison of their duties: 1.

Why use nautical miles and knots in sailing? We use nautical miles and knots in sailing because a nautical mile is based on the earth’s circumference. One nautical mile equals