Today is: 9th February, 2010
Check todays boat super specials or new products
Articles:
Sailing info from about.com:
Raising the mainsail is one of the first steps in setting sail. Although usually a simple, easy process, beginners may experience snags if they’re not careful. Follow these guidelines to get the main up smoothly and the boat underway.
Points of Sail and Sail Trim
“Point of sail” refers to the angle of the sailboat to the direction from which the wind is blowing. Different terms are used for the different points of sail, such as close hauled (sailing close to the wind), beam reach (with the wind sideways over the beam), and running (downwind). The sails are trimmed differently on each point of sail.
America's Cup 2010
The 33rd America's Cup Race will be held in February 2010 in Valencia, Spain. Read all about it!
New Rocna Anchor vs the CQR
The new Rocna anchor from Australia has challenged the class CPR and plow anchors. The Rocna is better for new boats and may be worth the cost for an older boat too.
How to Whip a Line End
The end of a line (rope) on a sailboat should be whipped to prevent unraveling and fraying at the end. Whipping is the best and most long-lasting method for preventing problems.
Websites of the week!
Yacht-Web.com
CCOST -> Yachting Regata Real Time Tracker.
politicalrogue.com
Political Yak site from parallel universes. Expect the unexpected. No Politics a usual here. Let’s get ready to rumble!
g2bgreen.com
Green Site. We share our ideas and motivate each other to make a difference in this world by sharing our favorite sites, articles and blogs on how to take small steps towards making Green Living the norm.