People interested in learning how to sail will find a variety of American Sailing Association-certified schools in Oregon. ASA sailing courses are available to Oregon visitors and residents, from beginners to boat racing enthusiasts. Some schools even offer sailing instruction to children. No matter your level of experience, you can find a way to cruise the Pacific Ocean, Willamette River or Columbia River.
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Catamaran sailing classes are beneficial not just to sailing rookies but also to those who already know how to sail a catamaran sailboat. These classes ready sailors and help build confidence when it comes to racing, help sailo...
sailing is an ancient skill once used primarily for maritime combat and to explore new lands and transport goods. Today, sailing is a majestic sport that offers adventure, freedom and relaxation. Like most sports, sailing has i...
sailing is an ancient skill once used primarily for maritime combat and to explore new lands and transport goods. Today, sailing is a majestic sport that offers adventure, freedom and relaxation. Like most sports, sailing has i...
A trimaran is a sailing vessel that consists of one main hull and two outrigger hulls. The boat balances on these outrigger hulls and shifts between them when it is turning. While some trimarans are more than 90 feet in length,...
Sailing is one of the oldest methods of distance travel. It can also be exhilarating: mastering the elements, feeling a new freedom and seeing life from the blue water. Sailing utilizes the environment in a way that no other t...
A block and tackle is a mechanism used for moving heavy loads easily. Consisting of pulleys in a housing and a length or rope, the device distributes the force required to move the load. This changes the physics of moving the l...
One simple distinction in the the differences between a sailboat and a powerboat is the sailboat's rigging. Rigging is collectively composed of the mast, the tall metal pole to which mainsail and jib sail are attached, and the ...
A windsurfing sail is generally made of monofilm, (a polyester resin created in a solid and transparent form), Dacron (woven polyester) and Mylar, and is reinforced with Kevlar Spectra or polyester mesh. The rigidity of a wind...
To qualify for competition in the America's Cup, one of the oldest sailing competitions in the world and the oldest sporting trophy championship, a yacht must meet minimum requirements of the International America's Cup Class ...
Every sailor should learn to judge wind conditions when sailing just by looking at the water. When you look at the water, don't limit yourself to just the side or the front of the boat. Make sure you get a 360-degree perspecti...
sailboats can be enjoyed leisurely on quiet lakes as well as on the ocean for exciting trips. The only requirements for a sailboat are movements in the wind and a bottom deep enough for the keel to move without hitting bottom....
sailboats can be enjoyed leisurely on quiet lakes as well as on the ocean for exciting trips. The only requirements for a sailboat are movements in the wind and a bottom deep enough for the keel to move without hitting bottom....
sailboats can be enjoyed leisurely on quiet lakes as well as on the ocean for exciting trips. The only requirements for a sailboat are movements in the wind and a bottom deep enough for the keel to move without hitting bottom....
Harbor racing in the world of sailing is one of the most common forms of competition. Racing in a local harbor is something that most people can get involved with and not have to take on the dangers and extended periods of tim...
A sailing rig is the equipment used to arrange the sails, spars and masts on a sailboat. There are many different types of sailing rigs but they can all be divided into two categories: the square rig and the fore and aft rig. ...
sailboats can be enjoyed leisurely on quiet lakes as well as on the ocean for exciting trips. The only requirements for a sailboat are movements in the wind and a bottom deep enough for the keel to move without hitting bottom....
The hull is simply to nautical term for main body of a sailboat. They can come in many different shapes depending on the size and type of sailboat. Most sailboats have one, two or three hulls.
The way you distribute your body weight while sailing will affect how smoothly your trip will go, especially on smaller vessels. If your body weight is too far forward, it could cause the bow to nosedive. On the other hand, if...
sailboats can be enjoyed leisurely on quiet lakes as well as on the ocean for exciting trips. The only requirements for a sailboat are movements in the wind and a bottom deep enough for the keel to move without hitting bottom....
Tie yourself on to a sailboat using the lanyards from the ends of the sails to prevent falling overboard. Especially when you are racing in heavy winds and the boat is keeling to one side, it is very easy to get caught up in t...
To qualify for competition in the America's Cup, one of the oldest sailing competitions in the world and the oldest sporting trophy championship, a yacht must meet minimum requirements of the International America's Cup Class (...
Find a great sailing crew. Whether you hire crew members or you convince your friends how much fun they will have, the success of a long sailing voyage begins and ends with the crew. Although it's great to find people with lot...
The captain of the sailboat is responsible for all activity aboard the vessel, including the safety of the crew and passengers. He needs to know waterway rules. The captain or someone he appoints needs to be on lookout at all ...
Tacking is the most common way to change tack, or position of the mainsail relative to the centerline, of a boat. It requires the helmsman to turn the boat towards the wind (so that the boat's nose, or bow, faces into the wind...
A good-natured war between sailors and power boaters has long existed. They are often heard taunting each other across marina docks and in open water. Each boater has trouble understanding what the other sees in their chosen w...