Exploring New England's Shore By Sailboat
Of the six states that comprise our country's quaint New England, five are on the coast, making the area a prime place for enjoying water sports, including a top favorite, sailing. Whether you make your...
What are your sailing vacation options
Today, there are several options for someone who would like to enjoy a sailing holiday. The "sea dog" or the complete novice, can both find a holiday which will satisfy their needs. Singles, pairs or a...
A Look at Mediterranean Yacht Charters
Come summer, its time to go sailing in the Mediterranean. Home of the Gods and the mother of ancient civilization, the Mediterranean region boasts of over 100 miles of waterfront, dotted with more than...
Whitsundays - Islands In The Sun.
The Whitsunday islands lie in the coral sea midway along the Queensland coast. A group of over seventy islands make up the archipelago of treed islands and soft sandy beaches. The protected waters around...
San Carlos Mexico Sail
San Carlos Sailing School BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE Mexico If you are considering spending thousands of dollars on sailing lessons; look at the other school in San Carlos. If you choose the San Carlos Sailing...
San Francisco
San Francisco, a city in western California is coextensive with San Francisco County. Famous for its beautiful setting, San Francisco is primarily located on the northern tip of a peninsula at the entrance...
Sailing Theory, Sailing Terms and Weather
Sailing Theory The sum of all wind pressure on the sail is called wind force. The center of that force, which is above thewater, is called the center of effort (CE). The center of the force below the...
Learning to sail the USA way
The governing body of sailing within the USA, the American Sailing Association, has designed a number of courses aimed at differing levels of sailing ability. It is worth pointing out that these courses...
Sailing: An Ideal Sport For Families
For many years, the stereotype persisted that sailing was primarily the province of young, hearty men with large, tattooed biceps. However, in recent years, the demographic of who enjoys sailing has become...
Chartering a Yacht in Greece - Things to Consider
When to GoThe sailing season in Greece lasts from March to early November. During the Spring months, the weather during the day varies from cool to warm and is usually cool at night. The sea temperature...
The Rise and Rise of Croatia for Sailing Holidays
Croatia has risen to rival Greece as the sailing capital of Europe. Offers thousands of bareboats; flotilla holidays; and sailing schools. Plenty of reasonably priced charter flights to Dalmatia and low...
Single? Meet and Greet on a Yacht!
If sailing's your thing, just because you're single doesn't mean you have to miss out on some of the world's greatest excursions! You can book a cruise with an agency or a cruise ship, which organizes...
Sailing is not a complicated sport
It seems obvious how a sailboat sails downwind: It is pushed along by the wind in its sails. Less obvious is how it can sail upwind or how some sailboats can sail faster than the wind.Sir Isaac Newton...