Sail racing tends to be a little confusing for those who are just getting into the sport as there are so many types of it and each has their own classes. Those who like to watch and bet on the sport tend to choose yacht racing as it’s the biggest and includes international races. However, […]
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Start Sailing – Steps
Sailing is one of the most exciting forms of water sports there is. Not only are out in the sun, having fun with friends, but it’s also a sense of achievement when you first get the boat moving int eh direction you want it to go. Sailing is a dream for many from around the […]
Challenging Conditions Greet Youth Championship in Australia
Yet again, the Australians take to the waters to discover who the best sailor is among the youth and who would represent the country at the World Youth Championships for 2019. While this is the final step, the sailors certainly didn’t have it easy as rough conditions greet them. Not only were the winds all […]
Best Apps for Sailors
Having a set of brilliant apps to help you while sailing has become a must with smartphones. Some of these might not be useful to your specific needs, but there’s sure to be something for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or a professional. As you can imagine, there’s an app for just about all your […]
Improved Performance with the Velocitek Shift
Before wind shifts used to be tracked with wet notes, all types of tricks or even by trying to remember, but we’ve all seen the problem with those. Sure, some sailors get it really accurate, but for the rest of us, there’s now a much easier way to get the best results, even if you’re […]
Should you Buy the Latest and Best as a Beginner?
This is a question we commonly hear when people decide to get started with a new sport, and it might seem like a tricky one to answer, but it’s actually really simple. So, should you buy the latest from the start? No, not if you’d like to learn the basics, get the right training and […]
Planning Meals for Sailing Season
Eating right is one of the key factors for any sport, even the ones that don’t really demand as much physically. With sailing, there’s a lot of physical work involved, making the nutrition you get in a critical part to perform at your best. We’ve all heard that workouts are the most important and you […]
Best Way to Warm Up and Avoid Injury Before Sailing
Since sailing is such as demanding sport, you’ll need to ensure you muscles are warmed up properly and that you’re well starched out before hitting the waters. Even if you’re just going for a peaceful sail, it’s still worth going the warm ups as things can become rather demanding really fast. Of course, if you’re […]
Why Sailing is the Best Form of Travelling
When you think about living on a boat, it might not seem at that glamorous and almost impossible, unless it’s a yacht or cruise ship right? Well, not entirely as there are actually many people who use sail boats for a lot more than the occasional race or quick trip around the Indonesian islands. The […]
Why Starting to Sail Young is Important
It’s rather strange how most kids around the world only learn how they sail as a hobby well into their teens, some even only in their 20’s or later. Sure, there are many exceptions, which usually turn out to the be people who break records or make it big in the world of racing. There […]
