Sailing Tuition

The technique to getting the first line ashore safely. The lasso.

Beginners guide. First steps in coiling a rope so that it can be stowed neatly and ready for instant use.

Wind in this case is light and on the port bow, so gently holding her off the dock Tidal stream is negligible. Here we see skipper...

Squalls While particularly common in the tropics and during ocean passages, squalls can happen almost anywhere. For several reasons they can pose a threat to...

Many ways to tie a bowline but this method is a really sweet, quick way to do it. Starts off, a loop in a...

Learning those all important knots you’ll need when you go sailing.

Easy to follow explanation of what sailing is about from Sailing Guru Mark and how to take those first steps. Bring me that horizon...

If you intrigued as to what this sailing lark is about and what’s involved to get started, then there’s no better place to visit...

For sailing beginners, how to prepare a fully battened mainsail for hoisting.

How to stop the boat quickly and get back to your casualty without loosing sight of them, but, you’ve got to act fast. Their...