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If you are a beginner in sailing, you will soon discover the large variety of sailing gear that is out on the market. As great as it would be to own all of this gear, not all of it is required for sailing. However, in order to stay safe while sailing, there is [...]

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People in most parts of the world wait for the summer season. They become happy about their summer vacations as summer is the season to enjoy the outdoor activities which is most of the time boating.
Most of the people have the desire to own a yacht and head to the beach for an [...]

For sailors cruising along national and international coastlines, prepping one’s sailboat is essential for enjoying the perfect vacation. Although outfitting a sailboat with the proper sailboat parts is extremely important, it is also important to equip sailors with efficient navigation tools and safety gear.
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On a sailboat there are a few safety features that should definitely be installed. Undoubtedly there should be a fire alarm installed below deck on the sailboat. It is equally as important to test this boat fire alarm once a month to make sure it is working adequately and properly. Often, fire alarm batteries run [...]

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Out in the distance, there are no clouds as day fades to night. For a sailor in his Wayfarer, an ominous feeling cannot be shaken. A voice breaks the persistent silence between the rushing of water against the sailboat, “Crew Overboard!” It is not something anyone wants to hear while sailing, but these [...]

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For some sailors docking a sailboat may be a daunting task, however it is a vital chore that is inevitable and highly emphasized. The proper docking technicque safely secures a sailboat to a dock or other station. However, preparing a sailboat for safely casting off is a task equivalent in importance. Executing these [...]

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The nightlife is vibrant in a quaint harbor on the coast of Thailand. The locals have laid out a small bazaar selling everything from clothing to food to fish to knock off DVDs. This is just a small sample of the lifestyle one encounters while sailing along the coasts of Asia. Thailand harbor’s [...]

You can charter adventure sailing vacation to almost any destination in the world. The only problem is that it will cost you a lump sum paying for the crew, the meals and the fuel for the trip. You can probably save money on a sailing vacation when you own the yacht but only if you [...]

Like any other sport, you have to keep sailing safe by following the necessary rules and regulations. It seems that a collision is the last thing that can occur at sea. However, collisions are quite common and you need to follow these regulations to ensure that both parties are safe and you are not guilty.
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Busting Myths About Sailing
If you have ever met a sailor then you might have heard him say that sailing is extremely easy, but your mind refuses to accept this. Can being in the sea all alone in a boat that has more ropes than a rope factory, be that easy? Especially, when you have no [...]