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Safely Launch Your Fixed-Keel Sailboat By : Scott Stewart This article describes how to safely launch a sailboat with a fixed keel. It takes sturdy equipment, some helpers, and an awareness of safety precautions. Yacht Charter in Corfu By : ken jones The Ionian combines both good sailing weather, sunny and warm with predictable winds with a facinating group of islands. Navigation is generally by line of sight and a passage between islands is generally only a few hours in duration The islands are attractive and steeped in Greek mythology. This is a great place for people learning to sail or building experience and so it is no surprise that it is home to several companies running flotilla sailing holidays. Buying The Best Sailboat For You -- Catamarans vs. Monohulls By : Dave Bello This article describes criteria for purchasing the best sailboat based on owner's intended usage. This article specifically discusses cruising catamarans versus monohulls. Boat Maintenance: A Key To Safe Sailing By : Henery Archie It needs regular boat maintenance to do away with problems aroused from ignorance. Ensure routine checks of your boat. Second Star To The Right - Finding your way with celestial navigation By : Jules Smith Although GPS has made navigating on open water relatively easy, there are still good reasons to learn celestial navigation using a sextant. Sailing - the Physics Simplified By : Simon White A simplified description of the physics behind sailing and some common sailing terms defined. A Difficult Sailing Maneuver Explained By : Jimmy Cox Sailing can be relaxing and a fun hobby but if the risks associated with certain maneuvers aren't explained, some difficulties can arise. This article will help you to understand the risks but also the fun involved with sailing. Common Mistakes While Performing The Figure Eight Man Over Board Procedure By : Dave Bello Identification of common mistakes made by sailors while performing the figure eight man over board procedure. Descriptions of how to properly perform the procedure. Purchasing A Sailboat For Heavy Air Conditions By : Dave Bello This article describes the proper process to buy a sailboat. The suggestions are written from the perspective of a sailboat buyer and are drawn from the collective wisdom of the author's dozen or so sailboat purchases as well as conversations with many, many other sailboat buyers. Locating The Wind By : Dave Bello This article describes a quick and reliable way for beginning sailors to locate the direction of the wind. It also discusses alternative methods and typical mistakes. Cyprus Boat Trips For Another View Of Cyprus By : kevinor Why are Cyprus boat trips so popular? An intrinsic part of the Cyprus life style is the sea and Cyprus is fortunate to be surrounded by the beautiful Mediterranean ocean. The waters are warm and stay that way right through from the end of May until the end of October. DrySuits for Boaters, Scuba Divers, Swimmers By : Abir Roychowdhury Maintaining body temperature is one of the biggest problems for the divers. Dry suits give the divers protection from the water to his skin. Dry suits are used to prevent the water entering, maintaining the water pressure and to maintain the temperature. Dry suits are mainly used where the temperature of the water is between –2 deg C to 15 deg C. Building a 16 ft. Grand Banks Dory By : Harry Rackers As a kid I did a lot of boat building, mainly scale models that were not able to sail. Now I have decided to build the real thing, a 16 ft. Grand banks dory. Sailing for Freedom, Adventure and Fun By : Ben Franklin Even if you have never set foot on a sailing ship before, there are still possibilities for you to have a wonderful holiday. Sailing: An Ideal Sport For Families By : Gray Rollins 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 much more diverse. Sailing is becoming an increasingly popular recreational activity for families, and with good reason. On a sailboat that requires someone steering at the helm, someone navigating from a map, and even someone swabbing the deck, there is a lot to be don... Sailing on the Costa del Sol By : ken jones This article looks at the anchorages, harbours and marinas a sailor will come across when sailing off the Costa del Sol, the stretch of Andalucian coast commencing at theUnited Kingdom colony of Gibraltar and running eastward as far as Cabo de Gata. Also included is some general information on: Bureaucracy, the boat and crew, currents, tides and the weather. Buying a Used Sunfish Sailboat: Know The Ins and Outs Before Sailing Away By : David Dunlap As anyone who’s ever bought a used car knows, you have to approach the project armed with your own knowledge before you even set foot on the lot. The same goes for buying a sailboat. And, like automobiles, no sailboat is the same, so you should know the basics (and some particulars, as well) about the overall condition of the Sunfish sailboat you have your eye on.
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