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  • 5 Things You Need to Know About Sailing Techniques

    ...y 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 nosed...

  • 5 Things You Need to Know About Sailing Hulls

    ...ply 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.

  • 5 Things You Need to Know About Sailing Rigs

    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 ...

  • 3 Ways to Go Dinghy Sailing

    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 t...

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Yachting is a form of sailing that takes place on relatively larger sailboats, usually with crews. Dating back to the...

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Sailing (either on water or ice) is a popular recreational activity enjoyed by people all over the world. To safely n...

Sailing - on water or ice, competitive

Competitive Sailing takes the act of skimming across water or ice to higher levels. Sailing as part of a crew is a ph...

Windsurfing

...oor sport that combines the elements of sailing with surfing. Typically done on a sailboard, windsurfing demands a...

Conversations On Sailing

  • Wednesday - Sailing Smoothly Along


    • Posted On December 3, 2008 03:57:43 AM

      ...orning Gutter Girls....time to rise and sail..oops I mean shine!! LOL Laine, glad you couldn't get the picture at school..I could not live with myself if you got fired because of sext carwash... Read More

    • Posted On December 3, 2008 03:57:43 AM

      ...orning Gutter Girls....time to rise and sail..oops I mean shine!! LOL Laine, glad you couldn't get the picture at school..I could not live with myself if you got fired because of sext carwash... Read More

  • Mistake!


    • Posted On December 27, 2008 06:18:43 PM

      ... my questions nice and friendly. Smooth sailing..... Read More

    • Posted On December 26, 2008 07:21:28 AM

      I am going to a friends 30 birthday party out of state on Saturday and need to go shopping still. I was going to get the present before Christmas but was exausted and worn out from all that hollid... Read More

  • Web Site has become painfully slow...


    • Posted On January 17, 2007 07:33:56 AM

      ...ver slowdowns so that we can get things sailing smoothly again asap! I've tweaked the server a bit right now and that has things humming a little bit more, but we'll continue to monitor the s... Read More

    • Posted On January 17, 2007 07:22:40 AM

      It's as if we have gone back to the world of 2400 baud modems. I guess this may be a sign of success for you, that there are so many users, but for me it can take more than a minute for a page t... Read More

  • BMX? Really? BMX?


    • Posted On August 19, 2008 11:14:57 PM

      ... is an Olympic sport? Hey I'm surprised sailing is an Olympic sport... Read More

    • Posted On August 19, 2008 11:30:41 PM

      ... is an Olympic sport? Hey I'm surprised sailing is an Olympic sport... haha yea i guess it takes time for acceptance. im still waiting on beer pong and quarters. hrmm maybe just beer drinking ... Read More

  • The Do Something Different Thread


    • Posted On July 11, 2008 11:12:17 AM

      Went sailing for the first time ever this year! And, despite being a magnet for motion sickness, I had a great time!! Maybe next year I'll wear a bikini - that would certainly be something new!!! Read More

    • Posted On July 11, 2008 08:22:21 AM

      I'm of the opinion that new experiences make life more interesting. So every year I set myself a little task to do. A couple of years ago it was take up kickboxing then it was learn roller blading ... Read More

  • What's the best vacation you've ever been on?


    • Posted On November 18, 2008 07:07:15 AM

      ...nt 3 weeks in Tortola BVI. My wife is a sailor at heart and has done some ocean racing in her youth. We were fortunate enough to have the use of a 50' Beneteau, that was pretty memorable. Read More

    • Posted On November 18, 2008 08:58:23 AM

      Toss up between a sailing charter we have done in the British Virgin Islands and the one of the ones we took in St Vincent and the Grenadines... http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t79/a... Read More

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Sailing Blogs

Sail away sail away sail away.

Some really nice things made of sails. Smashing nice.

Sailing Simulator.

Do you have what it takes to sail around the world? Here’s an armchair excursion: a sailing simulator at National Geographics. See what it’s like to sail in various wind conditions. Link - via Miss Cellania

What is this?

These are two photos of some details in one of the world's most advanced sailing yachts. Can you guess what it is? Valencia Sailing is back in full action, so stay tuned for lots of interesting sailing content from around the world.

New bigger head sails...

Quantum Racing's goes sail testing in Alicante. Nice shot of their new sail inventory of the MedCup. http://www.sailkarma.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss

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CaribbeanInfo: Check out> A social networking site 4: Captains Crew Boat/Yacht Owners Sea Lovers Sailing Watersports Fishing http://bit.ly/3sQqJV

danielrhamilton: On a rickety old boat sailing around Lake Geneva playing Bee Gees songs. The whole concept is odd but, oh well, I'm pissed.

bryanandsons: Live from Oasis of the Seas: Reporter at Sea Joyce Allison: What's it like sailing on Oasis of the Seas? We as.. http://bit.ly/5IYMit

treborttews: Check this video out -- Rod Stewart - Sailing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reuhRjgB6xg

KatjaG: A friend of mine is selling his Dart 18 sailing catamaran if anyone interested :) More info: http://bit.ly/7AvauV

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