Cruising Boats: Sailing Skipper Secrets – How to Heave-to in Five Easy Steps
by jay galvin Need to take a break below in the cabin, grab a nap, grab a snack, make some coffee, or perhaps cook up a scrumptious gourmet meal? As a sailing skipper, you need to learn how to sail a boat well, but you must also know the vital skill of heaving to--or stopping the boat. This simple technique will ease the violent motion of pitching and rolling, allow your sailing crew time to rest, and lessen the strain on costly boat sails and sailing rigging. And you will know a skill that has been used by sailors like yourself for hundreds of years in light sailing winds or howling ocean gale. Follow these five easy-to-learn steps: 1. Balance the boat to reduce heeling and weather helm. Reef the mainsail or reduce the headsail as necessary. Then, get onto a close hauled course on port tack. 2. Tack the boat, but leave the headsail sheets alone. Allow the jib or Genoa to backwind as the bow passes through the wind. Read more... (629 words, 2 images, estimated 2:31 mins reading ...
Repair Boats: Repairing Your Boat Covers – 3 Great Ideas for You
by Jorge Lascar At many times people could want to get their boat covers patched or repaired. At times your cover may get caught on a metal obstruction or something of similar nature, and get torn. Such damage will not only look ugly but also affect the efficiency of the cover protection. If the damage is extreme, you will not be able to repair it and the only option left is the purchase a new cover. However, do take the time to check out if the existing cover can in fact be repaired - you could save yourself a good deal of money. In many cases, boat owners choose to repair their covers themselves, while some may require the assistance of a professional. As mentioned earlier some people choose to repair the covers themselves. While it is possible to do some of the repairs your self it may be wise to seek help in the case of extremely damaged covers. Here are a few tips on how you can judge the level of damage, and your own skill level to repair the covers: Read more... (834 wo ...
Live Aboard Boats for Sale Florida: Boat Rentals at Florida Keys
Boating trips add a whole lot of more fun to a vacation. Boats are expensive and hard to maintain. Not everyone can afford one as these require a lot of upkeep. So what does a person who wants to go on a fishing trip but, does not have a boat do? Simple, he rents one from a boat rental. These rentals are agencies that let out boats to people for a specific number of hours and at a specific rate. It is for this reason that these rentals have opened up along the banks of many rivers and lakes. Boat rentals help to make a day by the river or a trip down the lake a lot more enjoyable. They have a whole lot of advantages. 1.You do not have the harassment of maintaining your own boat and paying for all the expensive upkeep. 2.If you live far away from the river or the beach, then it is very tedious and a huge nuisance to ...















































