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Sailboat Characteristics For Light Air Sailing

no@spam.com (Dave Bello) — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:52:07 MST

Unlike most boat purchase advice, written by manufacturers and designed to persuade to one brand or another, the suggestions in this article are written from the perspective of a sailboat buyer and are drawn from the collective wisdom of my dozen or so sailboat purchases as well as conversations with many, many other sailboat buyers. This article will focus on applying the buying process to purchasing an appropriate vessel for light air sailing. The Buying Process - We recommend a multi-step process to purchase a sailing vessel.

A Framework For Purchasing a Yacht

no@spam.com (Dave Bello) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:48:14 MST

Unlike most boat purchase advice, written by manufacturers and designed to persuade to one brand or another, the suggestions in this article are written from the perspective of a sailboat buyer and are drawn from the collective wisdom of my dozen or so sailboat purchases as well as conversations with many, many other sailboat buyers. This article will focus on the buying process and vessel characteristics. The process described applies to both new and used sailboat purchases. Subsequent articles will apply the suggestions presented here to specific sailing areas and boat types.

Boating Terms Explained

no@spam.com (Jimmy Cox) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:26:51 MST

The language of boating hits landlubbers in their ears with the same amount of sense as would be the case if Ubangi were being tossed into the air. Starboard tacks have points but only sails have heads. A sheet is a rope, not a sail- and a rope isn't a rope, but is a line. 'Tis a strange sort of lingo and you must know at least a bit of it before you take to the high seas. Glossary Of Boating Terms

Sailing Hints & Tips

no@spam.com (Yannis Moraitis) — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 01:16:32 MST

I spend almost all my summers sailing around the Greek islands. With this small article I would like to share some sailing hints with you that will help you enjoy the most out of your sailing holidays. When moored or anchored, use your sun tent and stay under it most of the time. Our friend, the Sun, sometimes can be dangerous, especially during summertime.

Choosing The Right Boat For You

no@spam.com (John Rodgers) — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:28:32 MST

If you’re a first time boat buyer the choice of boats available for purchase can be bewildering. How do you make sense of all the choices? Well, the first time boat buyer needs to avoid buying on impulse and take a close hard look at how they intend to use the boat. If not, your romance with boating will be short-lived as you quickly realize you have made the wrong choice for you and your family. The wrong choice could be dangerous, financially costly and at the least uncomfortable.

Sydney to Hobart Race (History and Winners)

no@spam.com (Contributing Author) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 22:17:40 MST

The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (sometimes referred to as the 'Bluewater Classic' in the Australian media) is hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, starting in Sydney, Australia on Boxing Day and finishing in Hobart. The race distance is approximately 630 nautical miles. The race is run in co-operation with the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania.

The America's Cup (History and Winners)

no@spam.com (Contributing Author) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 22:14:30 MST

The America's Cup is the most famous and most prestigious regatta in the sport of sailing, and the oldest active trophy in international sport, predating the FA Cup by two decades and the Modern Olympics by 45 years. The sport attracts top sailors and yacht designers because of its long history and prestige as the "Holy Grail" of yachting. Although the most salient aspect of the regatta is its yacht races, it is also a test of boat design, sail design, fundraising, and managing people.

Boating Tutor - Boat Hull Designs and Engine Types

no@spam.com (Jackie Beem) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:59:08 MST

There are a variety of shapes and sizes for boat “hulls” or boat bottoms. A hull is designed to either displace or plane through the water. Small powerboats are usually built with planing hulls. They are designed to rise up and ride on top of the water at high speeds. Sailboats on the other hand use displacement hulls which allows the larger boat to move through the water smoothly.