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Five Waters, Five Lessons

From Colorado reservoirs to ocean racing, every body of water teaches something different. Here’s what varied sailing environments can teach you.

The Summer I Started Sailing

A sailor reflects on a transformative first summer learning the unglamorous realities of sailing — and discovering themselves in the process.

What’s in a Name?

One of the cool things about sailing is the age-old traditions such as naming your boat - it can be quite the process & doing it wrong might bring bad luck!

Top 5 Ways You Know You’re a Cruiser Not a Racer

Two common types of sailor are "The Racer" and the "The Cruiser" and there are some clear distinctions that separate the two...

Sailing Terms and Multiple Meanings

Do you have those moments when you say one thing but those around you think you meant something else? Well, welcome to life on a sailboat. Sailing vocabulary is riddled with plenty of words that you think you know the meaning of but they seem to mean something entirely different once you get out on the water. In fact, quite

Seamanship Gone to the Dogs!

Yes, your furry first mate is great to have around on a day-sail or cruise - they provide moral support, positive affirmation and usually a bit of comic relief. But ask them to trim the jib or hoist the main and they are useless! However, your four-legged crew can actually help you with your sailing skills…

The Humorous Sailing Glossary