26 articles on "sail"

The Rise and Rise of Croatia for Sailing Holidays

The Rise and Rise of Croatia for Sailing Holidays by: Christopher Longmore In the 1980s, Croatia - then part of Yugoslavia - built up a sizeable yacht charter industry. It was never then on the scale to rival long time favourite Greece, but it w...

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Swift Sailing: Whipping Through the Tempestuous Waters of Newfoundland

Swift Sailing: Whipping Through the Tempestuous Waters of Newfoundland by: David Dunlap Looking for some truly spectacular East Coast scenery from your sailboat, but you’re tired of hitting the usual spots? Hungry for a change of pace? Here’...

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Mauritius Holidays: Unlimited Fun and Entertainment Awaits You

Are you looking for a delightful and satisfying travel destination? Then your search ends with Mauritius vacation packages! An exotic tropical island located in the eastern coast of Madagascar, Mauritius holidays offer a complete package of calm Turq...

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Get Swept Away on Your Wedding Day: Rent a Sailboat or Yacht!

Get Swept Away on Your Wedding Day: Rent a Sailboat or Yacht! by: David Dunlap For a day you’ll never forget on that special occasion, take a once-in-a-lifetime voyage to the world’s waters – rent a sailboat or yacht for your wedding – o...

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Boat Timeshares - A Unique Vacationing Experience

Boat Timeshares - A Unique Vacationing Experience by: Dana Sanders If you’ve dreamed of sailing the seven seas, but don’t necessarily have the bank account to buy a luxury vessel, don’t despair. There are ways to make that dream happen wit...

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Buying a Used Sunfish Sailboat: Know The Ins and Outs Before Sailing Away

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. In thi...

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Miracle In Yokosuka

Sometimes things happen and we wonder why. Till this very day I think about the strange night in Yokosuka and wonder why. Yokosuka, Japan was just another one of many port visits my Naval Warship made. My friend Kevin had recently married and I was ...

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Tips on Buying a Boat: Seven Tips on What should you look for when investing in watercraft

Tips on Buying a Boat: Seven Tips on What should you look for when investing in watercraft by: Keith Binnersley I discovered sailing many years ago and found it to be a wonderful way to enjoy time with friends and family as well as a way to get ...

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New Winter Sailing Destinations in the Caribbean

New Winter Sailing Destinations in the Caribbean by: Christopher Longmore Although the sailing season in the South Eastern Mediterranean runs from mid-May to the end of October, there is still significant demand from European sailors for charter...

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Sailing Theory, Sailing Terms and Weather

Sailing Theory The sum of all wind pressure on the sail is called wind force. The center of that force, which is above thewater, is called the center of effort (CE). The center of the force below the surface of the water is calledthe center of latera...

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