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Navigation Lights

Navigation lights are used to prevent collisions at night or in times of reduced visibility, and are an essential tool in keeping you and your vessel safe. Nav lights allow you to see other nearby vessels, and allow other vessels to see you. Masthead lightA white light placed over the fore and aft centreline of the vessel showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225° and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 22.5° abaft the beam on either side of the vessel.Sidelightmeans a green light on the starboard side and a red light on the port side each showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon…

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May 9, 2021
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Sailing Terms Q&A

What are the different points of sail? No-sail zoneClose-hauledClose reachBeam reachBroad reachRun What is apparent wind? A combination of the true wind and the wind you create by virtue of your own motion through the air. What's the difference between a dinghy and a keelboat? A dinghy is a small sailboat, usually under 20 feet long. A keelboat starts at about 20 feet, and has no upper length limit. How are sailboats measured? LOA - length overallbeam - width at its widest pointLWL - length on waterlinedraft - depth of boat below waterlinefreeboard - height of hull above waterline What's a spar? Any type of pole used to support a sail, such as…

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May 6, 2021
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Sailing Classes Near Me

Sailing Sailing is one of the world’s oldest and popular sports. Learning sailing can be an incredible experience as it gives you the ability to get out there in the water and enjoy a stimulating yet relaxing freedom that no other sport offers.   However, just the prospect of getting started can be quite daunting; especially if you have never been into water sports. To make things easier for you, we’ve answered below some of the most frequently asked questions so you can have a better idea about whether sailing is your cup of tea, and if yes, then where you can learn it from.  Is sailing hard to learn?  After reading boating magazines and how-to books,…

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February 4, 2021
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Learning sailing can be an incredible experience as it gives you the ability to get out there in the water and enjoy a stimulating yet relaxing freedom that no other sport offers.
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Summer Bags

Summer beach bags Beautiful Summer bags for the beach or boat cruise. This collection is designed for nautical lovers. Contact us for customizable bags.

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November 30, 2020
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Boat Throw Pillows

Throw Pillows Nautical Throw Pillows for nautical home decorations or boat decorations

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November 30, 2020
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Which Life Jacket Should I Use?

Type 1 Life jacket (PFD) - Offshore Life Jackets A TYPE I PFD, or OFFSHORE LIFE JACKET provides the most buoyancy. It is effective for all waters, especially open, rough, or remote waters where rescue may be delayed. It is designed to turn most unconscious wearers in the water to a face-up position. Type 2 Life jacket (PFD) - Near-Shore Vests A TYPE II PFD, NEAR-SHORE BUOYANT VEST is intended for calm, inland water or where there is a good chance of quick rescue. This type will turn some unconscious wearers to a face-up position. The turning action is not as pronounced nor as effective as a TYPE I. Type 3 Life jacket…

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July 9, 2020
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