Sailing basics

Winds are named for the quarter from which they usually blow such as a wind blowing from north to south is called north wind. But the direction of the wind is not always the same so as you sail, you will need to keep track of where it is coming from.

The top 10 mistakes new liveaboard sailors make! Make sure you read this BEFORE moving aboard your sailboat!

Nautical Signal Flags

When we talk about the 6 points of sail, we are referring to the wind angles in relation to the direction you are sailing in. Learn more about the 6 points of sail in The Sailors Guide to Nautical Terms

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As we prepare for our cruising sabbatical it is first necessary to learn how to sail. Getting started sailing involves learning about sailboats and a number of skills needed for sailing. We decided to take an offshore course through an American Sailing Association school. You can learn through an organized program like this or on your own. Many special terms are used in sailing. Learning the meaning of these terms will help you learn to sail and enhance communication on a boat. These are the…

Sailing off into the sunset is something we all dream about. But, sailing isn't all hammocks, dolphins and gentle breezes. Sailing is a sport of variables. Understanding the changeable conditions is just as important as knowing how to trim the sails. Here are our sailing tips for beginners to help you be well-equipped for the high seas. From dinghy and lake sailing to tropical island hopping and offshore cruising, the basics are the same. Using the wind and current to get from one place to…

Leeward has a few applications in sailing and understanding each is kind of important. Two terms in particular, “Sailing in the lee”, and “sailing by the lee” can both be quite dangerous.