Checklist: Sailboat – Spring Commissioning After Winter Storage

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This is the checklist you’ll need to get your sailboat ready for the season after winter storage. I’ve put this together based on my own experience: every winter I search all over the place for what I’ll need to sail again, and most seasons I end up forgetting something important. To make sure...

Be relaxed - Sailors Mindset

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Be relaxed. Key to success."Sailing is more than just a journey on the water – it’s a journey to oneself. The untamed power of the ocean, the endless sky, and the constant challenge that the boat presents force you to recognize and overcome your inner limits. In a world full of distractions and ...

I Have to Sail Against the Wind to Be the Fastest?!

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Tailwind – that’s every sailor’s dream, right?A big sail, wind from behind, and the boat glides forward effortlessly. That’s what most people imagine when they think of sailing: the wind pushing you straight to your destination.And yes – with a large foresail like a genoa or a colorful gen...