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Sailboat Flag Etiquette

The importance and etiquette of flying flags on a sailboat National Flag: This signifies the country your boat is registered in. It should be flown at the back of the boat (backstay/transom area) and be in good condition. Courtesy Flag: This shows respect to the country you're visiting. It's a small version of their flag, flown on the starboard spreader after you clear customs. Yellow 'Q' Flag: This signals you haven't cleared customs yet. It flies alone on the starboard spreader until replaced by the courtesy flag. Other Flags: Crew nationality flags, yacht club flags, etc., can be flown on the port spreader. Proper Flag Etiquette: Flying flags correctly shows respect and indicates…

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April 30, 2024

SAILBOAT FLAG ETIQUETTE

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This guide simplifies using the toilet on a boat, also known as the “head.”

This guide simplifies using the toilet on a boat, also known as the "head." Types of Toilets: Electric: Push buttons for flushing and filling the bowl. Easy to use. Manual: Requires a hand pump and a switch to control water flow. How to Flush a Marine Toilet: Fill: Regardless of the type, fill the bowl with water first (usually by flipping a switch). Use the Toilet Flush: Electric: Press the flush button. Manual: Pump the handle repeatedly until the bowl is empty (10 pumps is typical). Empty the Holding Tank: This is usually done at designated pump-out stations, not by the user. What NOT to Flush: Toilet paper (use a separate wastebasket) Pads,…

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April 29, 2024

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Learn to Sail Our Step by Step Guide

How to Sail Welcome to learning to sail. When people take up sailing, they often have three misconceptions. They think it's gonna be expensive. It isn’t. People think it's elitist. Certainly not elitist. Or people think it's gonna be difficult. Well, I assure you it's not. Let me show you how easy it actually is. Let's go sailing. Let’s start with people get a little stressed about the names of everything on the boat and the language that goes with the sea. Well, good news there is, learn the practical skills first, the names, and everything that will follow later. So why should you consider sailing? Firstly, and most importantly, sailing is fun. Whether you're skimming along in your dinghy or sailing and cruising…

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September 1, 2021

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Private Sailing Lessons

Private Sailing lessons and classes If you would rather having your own private sailing class and learn with a licensed Captain one on one, you have reached the right destination. Our Sailing Instructors are US. Coast Guard licensed Captains and American Sailing Association ASA certified and have tremendous Sailing experience. Click here to view our testimonials and Click here to contact us. private sailing lessons

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September 1, 2021

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Types of Anchors

Anchor Types Kedge Anchors – Used for centuries they are the traditional anchor shape we are used to. Modern kedge style anchors are lighter and have been adapted for specialized use. Sharp bills and small flukes hold better in hard sand. Broader flukes and larger arms hold better in soft bottoms or rocks and coral. Kedge anchors are often used successfully in heavy vegetation. *Softer bottoms, hard sand, Rocks and Coral, Weeds Plow Anchors – When the plow anchor first lands, it is on its side but as it gets pulled the anchor rights itself and gradually plows into the bottom. It buries itself and holds well. Because this anchor type swivels horizontally on a hinged shaft,…

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May 9, 2021

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Required Safety Equipment

Life JacketsA properly fitting and serviceable jacket for every person on board. Fire ExtinguisherIt must be a Coast Guard-approved B1 model. ThrowableBoats over 16 feet must carry a throwable device. Signaling DeviceA bell, whistle, or horn to warn other boaters. Visual Distress SignalPhoto of a hand flare For boats under 16 feet, this is required only at night; for boats over 16 feet, this is required both day and night. Different rules apply on small bodies of water, but it’s always wise to carry them.

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May 9, 2021

Required Safety Equipment

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Marine Shape Recognition by Day

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May 9, 2021

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Points of Sail

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).

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May 9, 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.