Sailing

Getting started in sailing – The sailing basics

Sailing basics The sailing basics brief will introduce new sailors to the sport of sailing. It will cover topics such…

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What is a Jib?

What is a Jib? A Jib is a small, sail-powered boat used for coastal cruising. Jibs are typically between 15…

2 years ago

What is a Spinnaker?

What is a spinnaker? A spinnaker is a type of sail used when sailing downwind. It is triangular in shape…

2 years ago

How Sails Work

The physics of sailing: How Sails Work The physics of sailing involves studying the transfer of wind energy to a…

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