by Ferdinand Mekinsy
In naval slang the terms standing end and bitter end evoke the different parts of sailing knots, with the former suggesting the strain and the latter referring to the loose end one holds. Thus, most explanations you find about how to tie sailing knots use these expressions abundantly. Hence, in case you are a beginner, it is good to first get familiar with the basic naval vocabulary before moving to more advanced learning levels.
The specificity of catamaran sailing is closely related to the very structure of such boats; tacking for instance is much more challenging when there are no dagger or center boards. One other issue here concerns the downwind move of such boats, and with the catamaran being lighter as compared to the size of the sail, the sailor has to know how to use Read More→
by Ferdinand Mekinsy
Many cruisers who prefer sailing holidays have already had the experience of dinghies for instance, and they are eager to adapt to bigger boats such as yachts or charters. The advantage of such a change is the fact that you’ll no longer have to worry about everything on board such as maintenance, sailing and anchoring. The background is different, and since you’re on holiday, make the best of it from one end to the other. And last but not least there is also the possibility to book a whole-boat and enjoy the privacy of the cruise without having to share it with other people. The crew members are very discreet and you can relax and have fun in peace.
Sailing yachts is comfortable for anyone as there is usually a crew for each such boat, and you can be totally unaware of the maintenance issues of the vessel or you could get actively involved. This all depends on personal preferences and on the kind of activities you expect to enjoy aboard. Internet sites and travel agencies are the right places to Read More→
