Figure Eight Stopper Knot The figure eight stopper knot is tied at an end of a line and the knot stops the line from slipping through a fitting. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ka2kX8F1004
Points of Sail The Points of Sail are a convenient way of describing boat angle compared to the direction of the wind. Learning the Points of Sail will help you trim your sails at different boat angles to the wind and make you a better sailor. When the skipper says, “head up into a Close Haul”, as a crew member this will tell you that you need to tension the sheets (pull in the sails). Alternatively, if the skipper says, “bear away onto a Broad Reach”, you will know to ease the sheets (let out the sails).
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…
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,…
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…
