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BASIC SAILING ADVISE FOR THE BEGINNER SAILOR  by

 Clive Peterson 		10/6/2008 at 10:54
You are probably like i was some time ago, you would love to learn how to sail, but do not know the first thing about sailing and where to start. Well this article will give you a start to some of the Safety aspects and terms use when learning to sail and actually taking to the water.

Basic Safety Advice for Beginner Sailors

Sailing is a wonderful sport that can provide you with a lifetime of entertainment. However, to fully benefit from all that it has to offer, there are some basic safety rules that should be adhered to at all times. You may not have noticed whilst watching the Olympics in Beijing, but every sailor present was sticking rigidly to the basic rules of the water. These are the first things to study when learning to sail, as without knowing them can put yourself and others in danger.

Tell someone before going out

One of the most basic of all sailing rules is to inform a friend, family member or club member that you will be going out onto the water. If you are at a club then safety precautions, including the presence of a safety boat, should be in place. However, if you are sailing outside of club hours or in the open sea, someone must know where you are in case something goes wrong and they need to sound the alert.

Wear a buoyancy aid

Following this simple rule saves lives. Most clubs will not let you out on the water without one, ...
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BAHAMAS VACATIONS - SAILING IN THE ABACOS  by

 Morgan Engle 		10/6/2008 at 10:54
Abaco, which is located in the Bahamas, is a true world class sailing destination, and is located less than 200 miles East of Florida. The mainland of Abaco is lined with a string of outer cays that run north and south. These cays protect the miles and miles of turquoise waters off of the mainland, making them safe to explore. This particular area is known as the Sea of Abaco, and is referred to as the sailing capital of the Bahamas. Here, the trade winds are steady, and private secluded anchorages are plentiful.

Abaco boasts numerous beaches, coves, and islands to explore. The reef network, which serves as a barrier for the outer cays, is known to be the third largest in the northern hemisphere. Stretching nearly 100 miles, this natural wonder should be taken advantage of. Snorkeling and Scuba diving is a must, as the underwater wildlife is very diverse and colourful. Abaco offers many dive sites, which are perfect for the beginner or experienced diver.

Planning a sailing vacation in the Bahamas is easier than most would think. If you plan to charter, you can bareboat with general sailing experience, or relax while enjoying a captained excursion. With a captain, learn the ropes while on vacation, and take advantage of his local knowledge. This knowledge will able you to explore the path less traveled. Travelers can also take advantage of Abaco by bringing their personal sailboat to cruise the area.

Abaco offers modern conveniences, such as grocery stores, marinas, hotels, and ...
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LEARN THE BASIC SAILING TERMINOLOGY  by

 Gordon Banks 		10/6/2008 at 10:53
If you are new to boating and sailing, it is probably a good idea to get to understand the basic sailing terminology that is involved in the process and the hobby. This will increase your knowledge about boats immensely and give you a proper idea on how to handle a sail boat and the boating equipment that is commonly used. In any case, knowing basic terms that you will be compelled to use before hand is always a good idea, no matter the activity or hobby. If you are driving a car or learning to drive one, the first thing that you will probably learn are the various names and terms that are used to refer to levers and gears that are in the car. Similarly, in boating, you must know the basic terms that are used.

First of all, there are various nautical terms which have been employed by sailors all over the world for a long time. These are terms which are used to refer to directions or parts on a vessel. For example, starboard means the right direction, port means the left direction, forward or fore is used to refer to the front, aft is the rear. There are more terms like bow which is used to refer to the forward part of the hull and stern is the rear part of the hull. The widest part of hull is often called the beam of the boat and the vertical spars are actually masts. Horizontal ones are known ...
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BASIC SAILING TERMINOLOGY FOR THE BEGINNER SAILOR  by

 Clive Peterson 		10/6/2008 at 10:53
When you are learning to sail, the first thing you will notice is that it is full of confusing terminology. For the beginner it can be quite overwhelming, but everyone has to start somewhere, even British Olympic heroes such as Ben Ainslie or Sarah Ayton. So if you don’t know your sheets from your booms, or your port from your starboard, here are some definitions of some of the most common sailing terms.

The Bow and the Aft

The bow is the name given to the forward part of the boat, and the aft is the name given to the back half. However, the aft is slightly more problematic because it is also known as the stern. The bow is important to know because its location directly relates to two of the most important terms in sailing: port and starboard. Port and Starboard

Port refers to the left-hand side of the boat when you are looking forward towards the bow. Starboard is the opposite, referring to the right-hand side of the boat. Beginner sailors often think that it would be easier to use ’left’ and ’right’, but these could refer to something else whilst out on the water and become confusing. It is important to know these two terms because many sailing rules regarding the rights of way that oncoming boats have refer to them. One common way to remember them is that ’port’ has the same amount of letters as ’left’, but they will soon roll off the tongue easily.

Windward and Leeward

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HISTORY OF NAUTICAL FLAGS  by

 John E Layton 		10/6/2008 at 10:52
The International Maritime Flag System has been used for over 150 years by sailors and boaters to signal between ships and shore. In 1857, the British Board of Trade published the International Code of Signals for the means of maritime communications. The original Code included 18 signal flags, which could communicate as many as 17,000 different messages. In 1932, the Code was expanded to include six additional languages: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Norwegian. By 1969, Russian and Greek languages were added and each of the alpha-numeric nautical signal flags was assigned a meaning under the International Code of Signals. Besides providing maritime communication, signal flags today are used to dress ships for ceremonial and festive occasions. Mariners string the flags end-to-end and hang them from the rigging in a bow-to-stern direction.

Signal Flags: Colors and Meaning:

The signaling flags are composed of different colors, shapes, and markings, which used alone or in combination, spell out different messages. The flags include 26 square flags for the letters of the alphabet and ten numeral pendants. The colors of the flags were selected because they are the most distinguishable at sea - red, blue, yellow, black, and white.

One-flag signals are urgent or common signals. Two- flag signals are mostly distress and maneuvering signals. Three-flag signals are for points of the compass, relative bearings, standard times, verbs, punctuation, general code, and decode signals. Four-flags communicate geographical signals and names of ships. Five-flag signals communicate time and position. Six-flag signals are used, when necessary, to ...
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SAILING TO CNIDUS, THE STAR OF DORIAN HEXAPOLIS  by

 Gurhan Ebren 		2/9/2008 at 13:35
If you are looking for a unique yachting holiday or vacation, you should try a sailing voyage to ancient city of Cnidus in Turkey.

Cnidus is an ancient site in Turkey that is being closely studied by archaeologists and historians. Ramazan Ozgan, the archaeology professor of Konya Selcuk University in Turkey, who has been presiding over the excavation studies in Cnidus for 16 years, is working with a group of 22 students; in addition, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Ehrhart from Freiburg University also is working to uncover the rich heritage of Cnidus.

Centuries ago Cnidus, originally a Phoenician settlement, was a major Dorian city, celebrated for its temples, theatres, statue of Aphrodite, the world’s first observatory, and medi¬cal school. Around 1000 BC the Dorians invaded the southern part of Caria and established the Dorian Hexapolis with the cities Cnidus (Datça), Halicarnassos (Bodrum), Cos, Kamiros, Lindos and Lalissos. The last three of the cities were in Rhodes. Cnidus was established at the same time as Halicarnassus (now Bodrum) around 800 BC.

Later on, according to Herodotus, a famous Greek historian, who lived around 447 BC, Halicarnas¬sus was excluded from the union of Greek city-states. The Union was then called the Dorian Pentapolis. Cnidus was the centre of this City Union. It had an effective political and economic structure considering the period and was an important city with, colonies in Northern Sicily, from the island of Lipari, to as far as Naukrati in Egypt.

Apollon and Aphrodite were the symbols of the city. The engravings on the ...
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HOW TO SAIL A BOAT - THE BASICS AND SAIL CONTROL  by

 Andre Sanchez 		2/9/2008 at 13:35
Once you have learned how to sail a boat, you will be able to have fabulous vacations by hiring boats and sailing them on the different types of sea and lake both in your own country and abroad. Like bicycle riding, it is something that you never forget, but each class of sailing boat is different, and you should first learn the basics about the wind and sails.

In addition to driving the boat forward, the wind can also drive it sideways, can cause it to turn and also to roll over! The technical term for this is ’heeling over’. It is how these effects are handled using the sails and their position, and the rudder, that makes the difference between sailors. Good sailors can use wind from practically any direction to move the boat in any way they desire.

The normal way to prevent a boat from turning over is to add weight to the bottom, or keel, or to construct a boat with a broad base, so that no part of the boat can turn past its center of gravity. Once this occurs the boat will turn over. Some boats are designed so that the crew can place their weight outside the center of gravity opposite to the direction the wind wants to topple it. This again helps to shift the center of gravity of the boat.

There are two terms that the beginner must learn to understand. First, each sail has its own ’center of effort’. That is the geometric ...
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HOW TO SAIL A BOAT - TACKING AND JIBING  by

 Andre Sanchez 		2/9/2008 at 13:34
When learning how to sail a boat, tacking and jibing are the two basic means by which you will make way into and with a wind. When sailing into the wind there is an area of about 35 degrees that the boat cannot sail into. In order to progress it has to sail to either side of that vector, changing direction from time to time in order to make progress in the direction intended. The boat is basically sailing a zigzag course rather than a straight one.

It was only with the development of triangular sails that this was possible, and ships rigged with the old square sails were unable to carry out this maneuver, known as ’tacking’. In addition to a triangular sail, a boat also needs a centreboard, or long keel, to tack effectively, in order to prevent it from being pushed sideways in the direction of the wind.

The way it is done is to travel for while at an angle to the required curse, as close-hauled to the wind as possible, then swing the boom of the sail to other side, and tack to the opposite side of the vector for a while. In this way you can use the wind to its best advantage, and travel in any direction you want. Prior to tacking being able to be used, vessels had either to stop, or to sail long distances off course, than come back when wind conditions were favorable. However, the way that a boat can use ...
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HOW TO SAIL A BOAT - CARING FOR SAILS  by

 Andre Sanchez 		2/9/2008 at 13:33
Once you have learned the mechanics of how to sail a boat, you will need to learn how to maintain it. Caring for sails begins with proper storage, and due to the need to keep sails free from wrinkles or creases, they should be rolled up for storage wherever possible. You should start rolling at the head of a sail and roll it up to the foot.

Sometimes it will be necessary to fold them, and this should be done concertina style, and the sail stored in a sail cover. Sails should always be stored dry because they can be affected by mildew, depending on the material they are made from. Nylon and Dacron are especially susceptible, and if you sails are heavily resinated they can soften up and lose their efficiency. Sails should be stored as close to room temperature as possible, and kept out of the sun. Sail bags are preferred since they keep out insects and small animals as well as keeping sails dry.

The ultraviolet radiation in sunlight can damage sails, and your sails should be protected from sunlight when not being used. Even if not taken down for storage, they should be protected by sail covers. Mizzens, staysails and mainsails can all deteriorate if left uncovered on the mast. Make sure that where appropriate sails are furled and protected by a sun cover.

If you intend storing your sails, if possible, wash the salt away with clean water since they are better stored as salt free as possible. ...
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CHOOSING A SAILBOAT FOR BEGINNERS  by

 Tracy Crowe 		2/9/2008 at 13:33
You’ve decided you want to learn how to sail. Now you just need to choose a boat to learn how to sail in. There are a lot of choices, and several things you need to consider. There are several different kinds of sailboats to choose from. There are wet and dry beginner sailboats. There are also more advanced kinds such as catamaran sailboats, and there are cabin sailboats as well.

On Wet Beginner Sailboats, you can expect to get wet most of the time. You sit on the deck or on the floor. These boats are easier to manage so they are good for beginners. On Dry Beginner Sailboats, you will stay dry most of the time (in good weather). You sit on a seat or on the gunwhale. These boats make you feel relatively safe so they are good for beginners too. On Cabin Sailboats, you definitely stay dry. They can have a small cuddy for storage or a full size cabin for staying overnight in.

It is best for beginners to have a small simple boat. They require a lot less responsibility than bigger boats, and can be just as much fun. It is easier to learn the basics when there are fewer lines and sails. Small boats also have the advantage of being more responsive in light winds. Once you have learned the basics on small boats, you can apply the skills you’ve acquired to any size of boat.

You will want to begin on a boat that is rigged ...
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GUIDE TO A SAILING CHARTER IN THE UK  by

 D. Browall 		2/9/2008 at 13:32
The United Kingdom is a country consists of Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England. There are also tiny islands that enclose the country. Aside from the land border, UK is also surrounded with different bodies of water, including the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, English Channel, and the Irish Sea. Sailing in the United Kingdom, therefore, is never a problem.

So where do you exactly start? The most popular cruising areas are the Solent and Isle of Wight, the South West counties of Devon and Cornwall, East Anglia and the West coast of Scotland. Most sailing charters are available at the South coast. For the experienced sailor the Channel Islands is within cruising distance and Cherbourg in France is only 65 miles away from the Isle of Wight.

You can also start your sailing in Ireland, around the Magic Isle. A leisurely sail in the yacht or cruise ship can take you along the fantastic cities of Dublin and Donegal. Both are widely renowned for their restaurants filled with delectable seafood. Port calls are excellent in Guinness and Cork. Of course, there are still smaller harbors which are good if you want some closer contact with the Irish locals.

When you’re sailing in the UK, you should never get to miss to experience the boating environment of Scotland. Feel the cleanliness of its air and water, fantastic amenities, heartfelt welcome from the Scots, and the melodramatic sceneries of its coastlines. Unlike the usual hustle and bustle activity of modern England, you can enjoy natural freedom ...
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FLORIDA YACHT CHARTER  by

 Chang Dunn 		1/15/2008 at 16:18
A Florida yacht charter is very popular amongst sailing enthusiasts throughout the world. In fact the Florida coastline is one of the most sailed and charter yacht destinations throughout the world due to its beauty, climate and the abundance of waterways.

A yacht charter in Florida is much like any type of holiday that you could enjoy around the world, however this time you get to enjoy it while on the water. Once you make the decision to charter a yacht you will soon realize why it has become the choice of many a person who does enjoy the water. There are a tonne of ports around the Florida coastline and particular the keys. Some of these include Naples, Miami Beach, Tampa Bay and even Fort Lauderdale. Exotic and rare marine life can also be seen dotted around the beautiful Florida coastline, this again adds to the attraction of this beautiful destination.

Many of the Florida yacht charters have customized vacations. Everything is organized according to how you want it, from the route you take to the ports you visit. Whether you want to spend the day sailing around crystal clear waters of the keys or you want to take on a bit of sport or even shopping, it’s all up to you.

The cost? Well, that’s up to you and your budget. Depending on how luxurious you want to get and the size of yacht you want to charter the cost can vary a great deal. Often because of the size of ...
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YACHT CHARTER IN THE USVI  by

 Ken Jones 		1/15/2008 at 16:18
The US Virgin Islands offers a wide choice of yacht charter and includes bareboat yacht charter, skippered yacht charter, luxury crewed yacht charter, monohull and catamaran charter and both sail and motor yacht charter.

The Ciboney, Carib and Arawak Indians originally settled the Virgin Islands. Christopher Columbus discovered and claimed the islands for Spain during his second voyage in 1493. Over the next three hundred years, the islands were held by many European powers, including Spain, Britain, the Netherlands, France, the Knights of Malta, and Denmark. The Danish West India Company settled on Saint Thomas in 1672, on Saint John in 1694, and purchased Saint Croix from France in 1733. The islands became royal Danish colonies in 1754. Yacht Charter in USVI

For the remainder of the Danish time the islands were not economically viable and heavy financial support had to made by the mother country. An attempt to sell the islands to the United States was made early in the 20th century but an agreement could not be made. During the First World War, the USA, fearing that the islands might be seized by Germany as a submarine base, once again approached Denmark to sell the islands. A selling price of $25 million was agreed and the USA took possession of the islands on March 31st 1917, when the territory was renamed the Virgin Islands of the United States.

The US Virgin Islands is one of the most convenient yacht charter locations to the United States mainland. There are direct, quick flights ...
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BELIZE YACHT CHARTER  by

 Ken Jones 		1/15/2008 at 16:16
Belize offers a good choice of yacht charter and this includes; bareboat yacht charter, luxury crewed yacht charter, skippered yacht charter, monohull and catamaran charter and both sail and motor yacht charterBelize is the only official English-speaking country in Central America.

Belize was a British colony for more than a century and was known as British Honduras until 1973. It became an independent nation in 1981. The Maya civilization spread over Belize between 1500 BC and AD 300 and flourished until about AD 900. European settlement began with British Jews, privateers and shipwrecked English seamen as early as 1638. The early settlement of Belize in the Bay of Honduras grew from Belize Town and St George’s Caye into a colony of the United Kingdom during the late eighteenth century. In the early nineteenth century the settlement was called British Honduras, and in 1871 it became a Crown Colony. British Honduras became a self-governing colony in January 1964 and was renamed Belize on June 1, 1973. Full independence came on 21st September 1981 after delays caused by territorial disputes with neighbouring Guatemala, which did not formally recognize the country.

A yacht charter in Belize enables you discover some of the most unspoiled islands of the Caribbean. The luminous turquoise waters of the Belize archipelago are made up of over 200 deserted tropical islands and coral atolls and boast some of the most pristine beaches in the Caribbean. Belize has become a popular spot for yacht charters and diving vacations. Most yacht charter companies ...
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