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One of the great things about sailing is that you can do it any time of year when the water isn’t frozen over. Sailing doesn’t need to be a summer only sport. The wind tends to blow more in fall and spring in many parts of the country making them ideal times for sailing. With … Read more
If you love to sail small sailboats or ride around in dinghies, chances are good that sooner or later you will want to anchor your dinghy. Whether it’s for fishing or taking a lunch break or just going for a swim, there are many reasons you might want to anchor your dinghy. There are many … Read more
A friend invited you sailing or you have decided to learn to sail and are headed out for the first time. Your going on on a 30-40 foot sailing yacht for the afternoon. You want to stay comfortable and be not too hot, not too cold, and not feeling like a soggy sponge all day. Your … Read more
A friend invited you sailing or you have decided to learn to sail and are headed out for the first time. You will be going out on a small 14-19 foot 1 or 2 person sailboat. What should you wear? You want to stay comfortable and be not too hot, not too cold, and not … Read more
Dinghy sailing is a really fun sport. It’s one of the best ways to enjoy time out on the water. The best small boat sailing days are when you see white caps and the wind is howling. You can have a great time sailing comfortably on cooler days in the spring and fall and even … Read more
Learning to sail is quick and easy. Learning to sail is not hard or time consuming. Let’s get that out of the way. There is a perception that sailing looks like a ton of work and is really complicated and nothing is further from the truth. I’ve sailed for a long time on many types … Read more
Small boat or dinghy sailing is incredibly fun. It can be fast and exciting or nice and relaxing. When you are out on the water you never know what might happen. It is a good idea (And sometimes legally required) to wear or have a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) with you. If that sounds like … Read more
WindSUP boards are a board that can be used for both windsurfing and SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding). Many people started stand up paddle boarding by getting a paddle and an old windsurfing long board. It’s still a good inexpensive way to get into SUP if you can find a suitable board. There is even a … Read more
There is nothing better than spending a day out on the water enjoying the wind and the waves. The sun is bright during the summer and a good hat can go a long way towards making the day more enjoyable. A good sailing hat should block the sun, dry quickly and stay on your head … Read more
