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Sailing and Understanding Sails
by
Johnny Routledge
Efficient Sailing. Sails today are very different from their ancestors in the period before the polyester revolution. Shape has always been the most important factor in sail efficiency, and time was when you chose your most suitable canvas for the conditions, pulled it up and sheeted it in. Some cruising sails are still made like this.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Sailing-and-Understanding-Sails
id=1574546 - Oct 11, 2008
Dinghy Sailing with the Canadian Yachting Association
by
Ken Jones
The Canadian Yachting Association's Learn to Sail standards provide safe, standardized tuition for racing and recreation in sailing dinghies. The introduction comprises White Sail Levels I, II and III. Sailors are introduced to advanced sailing techniques in Bronze Sail Levels IV and V. Silver Sail Level VI and Gold Sail Level VII complete the sylabus, introducing sailors to racing
http://ezinearticles.com/?Dinghy-Sailing-with-the-Canadian-Yachting-Association
id=223563 - Jun 19, 2006
10 Great Locations For Sailing Charters
by
Steven Washington
The beauty of sailing (and a curse for many) is that you harness nature to move you from one place to another. And nature a lot of times likes to be finicky and unpredictable. Location is not only important for views and attractions, but also for winds, currents and obstacles. Even an experienced captain cannot bring wind. So pick your sailing charters location carefully.
http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Great-Locations-For-Sailing-Charters
id=5429614 - Nov 22, 2010
Learn to Sail Like a Pro - Seven Ways to Add New Life to Your Costly Sailboat Sails
by
John N. Jamieson
It can be a harrowing experience to watch a mainsail rip across a seam from luff to leech while sailing down a narrow channel in a 25 knot breeze. That happened to me a few years back, and it proved to be a real "wake-up" call. Here are some little-known sailing tips, guaranteed to save you big money in costly mainsail and Genoa repair and replacements costs!
http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-to-Sail-Like-a-Pro---Seven-Ways-to-Add-New-Life-to-Your-Costly-Sailboat-Sails
id=6410235 - Jul 08, 2011
Sailing Tips Essentials - Ten Tips to Make You a Better Sailor!
by
John N. Jamieson
What top ten sailing tips will help you enjoy sailing in the most fun and safe way? You might be surprised to know that it all starts long before you step aboard your sailboat. Use these little known secrets for day sailing, weekend cruising, or for coastal and offshore sailing.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Sailing-Tips-Essentials---Ten-Tips-to-Make-You-a-Better-Sailor!
id=6907548 - Feb 27, 2012
Sailing Beginner Terms - Sails
by
Robert L Pomerleau
It was smooth sailing up to that point until I was forced to make a starboard turn because I had to navigate around a point of land on my port side. I steered my sailing vessel into a port jibe or gybe, and all of the sudden a gust of wind of over 15 knots hit me so hard that I was just short of taking in water on my port side!
http://ezinearticles.com/?Sailing-Beginner-Terms---Sails
id=7315151 - Oct 03, 2012
Learning to Sail the USA Way
by
Ken Jones
The governing body of sailing within the USA, the American Sailing Association, has designed a number of courses aimed at differing levels of sailing ability. It is worth pointing out that these courses are not only available within the USA, Because it's fine reputation, recognised worldwide, many sailing companies across the globe offer these courses with the approval of the Association.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Learning-to-Sail-the-USA-Way
id=157486 - Mar 07, 2006
12 Hours In The ER Every Sailing Vacation Has A Story - I Wish I Had Sailing Gloves
by
Rooster Boisseau
Whether you are a sailor new to the water or experienced at that, you will need to know that any sailing venture is going to rough and choppy, if you do not equip yourselves properly. Talking about equipping, sailing gloves are possibly as important as the boats sails or the centerboard material.
http://ezinearticles.com/?12-Hours-In-The-ER-Every-Sailing-Vacation-Has-A-Story---I-Wish-I-Had-Sailing-Gloves
id=765040 - Oct 04, 2007
Learn How to Sail
by
Simon White
Learning to sail in the UK is great due to the amount of coastline. Anyone can learn to sail and it doesn't have to be expensive.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-How-to-Sail
id=1237098 - Jun 09, 2008
Learn How to Sail - Sailing Terminology
by
Clive Peterson
Thinking about starting Sailing or Yachting and Sailing off into the Sunset? Then please read on! You are probably like many people, you would love to sail, but do not know the first thing about sailing and where to start.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-How-to-Sail---Sailing-Terminology