Tag Archives: learning

Zen and the art of close-hauled helming

Close hauled on a yacht's wind instrument

Close-hauled is one of the easiest points of sail to helm. So why are so many rookies uncomfortable with it?
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Sailing for the sub-sighted

Blurry Snellen Chart

Putting out to sea can still be good, even if you can’t see too good.
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Enough is enough

Graduating

Just how do you know when you’re ready to take a boat out on your own? Continue reading

Five reasons not to give up your sailing dream

Like Tying your Shoelances

Been discouraged by a bad sailing course experience? You’re not alone. And it’s almost certainly not your fault.
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My first sail

Ambulance waiting by the quayside

Experience is a dear school, but fools will learn at no other. Continue reading