It’s not that simple. In light air (under 10 knots) you will have little or no apparent wind to fill the sails if you try to go anywhere close to dead downwind. You need to head up to generate apparent wind velocity. This means tacking downwind as opposed to going straight...
You won't be able to tie secure knots in this heavy line; only crimped connections will hold under load. Note that the trolling weight on the main line is optional - only use it if the lure skips along the surface and refuses to submerge. For best results the lure should 'swim' a f...
FOR anyone harbouring a tinge of adventure, a grain of salt in their veins and a love of boats and the great outdoors, there definitely is a heaven on earth when you are skipping over the ocean at a stately seven or eight knots powered only by nature's motor filling a couple of sails...
The Pacific Northwest, however is sprinkled with rapids that often exceed 10 knots. White water sailing is a regional pastime which is down right frightening to the beginner and can somewhat cloud the definition of forward. Good Sailing Everyone, Steve Stewart Engine problem Posted: 6984 days ago...
The weather – basic principles Beginner Nautical terms How do sailboats sail upwind? Three essential knots Before departure briefing Sailing Mooring and anchoring Troubleshooting Sailing qualifications Yachts aren’t blown along – they are ‘sucked along’. ...
The heavy wing at the bottom of the boat in the middle is called thekeel. This prevents the boat from falling over when the wind pushes on the sail, and also helps the boat go forward with the sails set. The wing at the back of the bottom of the boat is called therudder. ...