Tobago and Learn how to sail

Tobago Sailing

The Lat Long co-ordinates for Scarborough the main port in Tobago is 11 degrees 12 Minutes North and 60 degrees 44 minutes West. There are two main ports of entry into Tobago, Scarborough to the south side of the Island and Charlotteville north-east of th... Read >

Sailing Clubs and Qualifications For Beginners

You may dream of being the next Olympic gold medal winner, or you may simply want to take up sailing as a weekend hobby. But one thing is certain: joining a good sailing school is one of the first things you should consider doing. Being part of a sailing ... Read >

Learn How to Sail - Cooking at Sea

When writing your passage plan it should include a previsions list that will cover the duration of the passage plus say 10% extra for waste and delays. Dependent on your passage plan duration your previsions list should be made up of a healthy balanced di... Read >

Learning to Sail - Rules of Sailing

Water bodies offer vast expanses of area for easy and carefree movement of sailing boats and vessels. However, important factors like wind direction, course, sea state, and strength of sailing vessels could pose serious problems. Further, in racing events... Read >

Learning How to Sail - Yacht Manoeuvring, Docking & Mooring

While sailing, you should have adequate knowledge and proper skill to maneuver your boat on water. Efficient handling of boat would prove easier if you are able to turn your boat in any direction. These simple techniques help you deal and cope with all ty... Read >

learn how to sail - Port & Starboard

When learning how to sail it is important to take on board (sorry about the pun) the correct terms for each side of the boat. Port refers to the left-hand side of the boat when you are looking forward towards the bow. Starboard is the opposite, referri... Read >

Learn How to Sail - Buying Your First Sailing Boat and Equipment

Learn How to Sail, Buying Your First Sailing Boat and Equipment After watching the Olympics on TV and, if you are British at least, reveling in the four gold medals that were won, your burst of enthusiasm may make you desperate to get out there and b... Read >

Learn How to Sail - Communications at Sea

Sailing out beyond sight of land can be a lonely place and in distant times communication with the land whilst at sea was nonexistent. Now days with the introduction of VHF, SSB radios, and Satellite phones, with the facility to send and receive emails, ... Read >

Learning How to Sail - Understanding Tidal flows

Learning How to Sail - Understanding Tidal flows Tidal flows are an important part of navigation at sea and have to be considered when plotting your course to steer. The gravitational forces created by the sun and moon on the rotation of the earth, ... Read >

Learning How to Sail - Sailing on a Budget

Learning How to Sail - Sailing on a Budget When embarking out learning how to sail there is always the inevitable how much will it cost? The answer is never going to be clear but here are some tips to help in the process. Listing out the topics from... Read >

How to Sail - Small Craft Dinghy Sailing Boats

Small Craft Dinghy Sailing Boats If you are about to learn how to sail then I would recommend starting out with the practical side of the sport in a small sailing boat preferably on a lake or river. I can't speak for everywhere but in the UK we have p... Read >

Learning How to Sail - Safe Boating Tips

Learning How to Sail - Safe Boating Tips Here are a few hot tips when learning to sail that will make your boating not only enjoyable but safe too. 1. Be Wise to Read the Weather You must be wise enough to check the local weather before you de... Read >

Learning How to Sail - Anchoring Your Boat

Learning How to Sail - Anchoring Your Boat When lying at anchor there are certain points to consider when choosing your anchorage. 1, Weather and Sea conditions. 2, Depth of water and sea bed condition from the chart. 3, Tidal flow, current strength... Read >

Learning How to Sail - Basic Rules and Regulations of Sailing.

Learning How to Sail - Basic Rules and Regulations of Sailing. Sailing on the seas or racing on water can be thrilling. Nevertheless, you should observe and follow specific rules and regulations to ensure safety of all at sea. Fundamental rules of sail... Read >

Learning How to Sail, Sailing Terminology

Learning How to Sail, Sailing Terminology Thinking about starting learning how to sail and Sailing off into the Sunset? Then please read on! You are probably like many people, you would love to sail, but do not know the first thing about sailing and wh... Read >