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- Belize Blues (3/1/2019)- Given the weather in Boston, it’s no shocker that a story about Belize caught my eye. It was about Belize’s Great Blue Hole, and more specifically, about a mission to explore it that took place late last year. The mission got a lot of attention at the time because the crew included Richard Branson and … Continue reading Belize Blues
- Island Escapes (1/3/2018)- One of the more entertaining stories to hit the net over the New Year’s weekend was a tale of some hearty Kiwis who successfully got away from a local alcohol ban by building their own island in nearby international waters. New Zealanders build island in bid to avoid alcohol ban (BBC News) To Avoid New … Continue reading Island Escapes
- Jellyfish Therapy (1/24/2019)- Feeling stressed out and need to relax? How about a nice swim in a swarm of jellyfish? What, that’s not a remedy for stress, you say! You mean by using imaginative thinking, right? Well, no, I do mean it literally. There’s an actual place called Jellyfish Lake on Eil Malk island in Palau where you … Continue reading Jellyfish Therapy
- Tall Ships (6/17/2017)- Over 50 Tall Ships are in Boston as part of the festivities related to the Rendez‑Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta, a transatlantic race to six countries taking place over the course of five months. The race started at Royal Greenwich in Great Britain on April 13 and will finish in Le Havre, France between August … Continue reading Tall Ships
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nautical : of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships — Webster
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sailing : the technical skill of managing a boat — Webster
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Sailing employs the wind—acting on sails, wingsails or kites—to propel a craft on the surface of the water (sailing ship, sailboat, windsurfer, or kitesurfer), on ice (iceboat) or on land (land yacht) over a chosen course, which is often part of a larger plan of navigation.
A course defined with respect to the true wind direction is called a point of sail.
Conventional sailing craft cannot derive power from sails on a point of sail that is too close into the wind. On a given point of sail, the sailor adjusts the alignment of each sail with respect to the apparent wind direction (as perceived on the craft) to mobilize the power of the wind. The forces transmitted via the sails are resisted by forces from the hull, keel, and rudder of a sailing craft, by forces from skate runners of an iceboat, or by forces from wheels of a land sailing craft to allow steering the course. — Wikipedia
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A Tack and Cunningham Combo
by Erik Shampain on April 25, 2019 at 7:54 pm
How to A simple approach gets you your cunningham adjustment and a better foot presentation. Wouldn’t it be nice if both the tack and the cunningham moved as one unit? […]
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Young Cuppers Regroup
by Dave Reed on April 25, 2019 at 6:50 pm
Racing Time and money win the America’s Cup. For Stars + Streams Team USA, both are increasingly precious every day. Crew tryouts in March gave the Stars + Stripes Team USA challenge a chance to get sailing and build an identity while its boat was under build in Michigan. […]
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Sailing World College Rankings Presented by Gill,...
by Dave Reed on April 25, 2019 at 4:46 pm
RacingOur previous rank had Yale atop Coed and Women's, but this week, Stanford and Brown step up to top-rank. […]
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Fertilizing the Roots
by undefined on April 24, 2019 at 6:41 pm
Racing A new growth initiative from US Sailing, with funding from West Coast benefactor Tom Siebel, aims to tap community sailing’s untapped potential. At select community sailing centers around the U.S., young sailors will have easy access to RS Feva XLs and top-level coaching. […]
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SailGP Brings the Action to San Fran
by SailGP Media on April 23, 2019 at 8:16 pm
Racing With two weeks until SailGP’s inaugural stateside racing, the U.S. SailGP team made a splash when its F50 racing catamaran was hoisted into the waters of San Francisco Bay for the very first time. United States SailGP Team's F50 racing catamaran was hoisted into the waters of San Francisco Bay for the very first time. […]
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Yamaha AR195 Boat Test
by Charles Plueddeman on April 25, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Boats Attention to detail makes the new AR195 better than ever. This article is a Boating Certified Boat test of a Yamaha jet boat, produced by the worlds foremost powerboat experts, the editors at Boating. Learn how fast this boat […]
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Rinker Boats Q3 Boat Test
by Pete McDonald on April 24, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Boats The Rinker Q3 brings creature comforts and instant curb appeal at the dock. This article is a Boating Certified Boat test of a Rinker boat, produced by the worlds foremost powerboat experts, the editors at Boating. Learn how fast this boat goes, […]
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EdgeWater 230CX First Impression
by Kevin Falvey on April 24, 2019 at 2:52 pm
Boats EdgeWater's 230 CX maximizes the versatility of the dual-console platform. EdgeWater's 230 CX maximizes the versatility of the dual-console platform, and includes quite a few standard features that are typically optional. […]
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Fountaine Pajot MY 37 Boat Test
by Jim Hendricks on April 24, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Boats The 37 is a great boat to enjoy the trip, whether underway or anchored in a crystal-clear lagoon. This article is a Boating Certified Boat test of a Fountain Pajot boat, produced by the worlds foremost powerboat experts, the editors at Boating. Learn how fast this […]
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2019 Robalo 226 Cayman S
by Boating Tech Team on April 23, 2019 at 7:41 pm
Boats Robalo's 226 Cayman S offers a smooth, solid ride. The Robalo 226 Cayman S mixes luxury family amenities with a smooth, solid ride. […]