Category: Seamanship
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Don Street Remembered
The American sailing author, pilot of the Caribbean Don Street died aged 93 in May 2024 at his home in Glandore, Ireland. Dan Houston looks back on his life and describes how it was sailing… […]
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Off to the races? Here’re 15 tips to make it go better
Racing is a great way to improve your sailing skills Here Brett Bowden goes through 15 TACTICAL TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR RESULTS as part of his Sailing to Win series Key tactical tips on how… […]
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A good start without instruments
By Brett Bowden from Sailing to Win HOW TO WORK OUT THE FAVOURED END WITHOUT INSTRUMENTS Getting a great start in clear air can be the most important part of your race and knowing the… […]
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THE BOOM VANG & ITS IMPORTANCE
Depending on the boat you sail, the boom vang will be one of the most important controls to determine the twist of your mainsail. As we go from sailing upwind to across the wind and… […]
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A star to steer her by
Chasing stars Night Sailing offshore is easier if you pick a star to follow rather than constantly squinting at the compass. But be aware that the star is always moving across the sky. Seeing as… […]
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‘How to’ safety videos
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have joined forces to produce a new series of ‘How to’ videos with advice and tips on how to safely enjoy being on the… […]
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Dinghy Cruising on the Bristol Channel
A TRIP TO BRISTOL WITH MY DAUGHTER. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] by Annabel Bowker-Dance Lydney… […]
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The Rule of Tenths
The rule of tenths is a ready reckoner which you can use as a rough guide to working out the current height of tide in your head. It’s very easy to do – it’s based… […]
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Sailing aboard Mariquita
The story of sailing aboard Mariquita – a big class yacht built in 1911 to the 19-M rule [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px”… […]