Yacht Economical Sailboat for Blue water Sailing
Whether used for ocean cruising or family vacations, the Yacht is a sturdy, easy to sail pocket cruiser.
The low topsides, narrow beam and 27-foot length of the Yacht, Vega certainly do not fit the image of a typical ocean-going yacht. Nevertheless several Vegas have successfully circumnavigated the globe. Dozens, perhaps hundreds more have crossed at [...]
The Biggest Boat
Have you ever seen the big boat in the world? Passenger Boat or Cruise ship?
New boats are constantly being built, and boat makers are constantly pushing the envelope of size. For the time being, though, the largest seafaring vessel by size ever built is the MV Mont (formerly the Knock Nevis). At a massive 458.45 [...]
Sailing Lessons
Sailing lessons designed for beginners can break down the information into lessons that can turn a land lubber into a sailor within a week or less. While most beginning sailing lesson programs will cover similar topics, here’s what a beginner will learn at a sailing school accredited by the American Sailing Association (ASA).
The ASA’s “Basic [...]
Bell was rung, Boat will sail
A 24-hour day is divided into 4-hour segments or watches. When a crew member is “on watch,” that means he or she is on duty, and to be off watch is to be off duty. In order to create an uneven number of watches, so that the crew member isn’t on duty the same time [...]