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can offer one of the most liberating experiences in the world. However, there are not many people that know how to sail properly and this is why the Internet can be so useful. For them, there are specialized companies providing yachts for rent and training programs, all at low-cost prices. Fractional Sailing Program has offered interested customers the possibility to cruise with a luxurious yacht, paying only a part of the possession. Many clients have proved out to be interested, considering such programs as innovative and attractive. It represents a great alternative to owning a boat, especially as a lot of people still dream of owning one. Sailing with a beautiful yacht can transform from a dream...

That doesn't matter. Fractional sailing can still be the answer for you. For a fraction of the cost of actually owning a sailboat, you can have almost all the benefits of sole ownership. But here are seven benefits owners don't have. 1. Competitive Price - If you were to buy a new Catalina 350, the upfront expense would be around $34,500. By comparison, you can get a fractional sailing membership on the same boat for only $3,500. 2. Training - If you've never been trained to handle a sailboat, all the training you could need is available for no extra cost once you are a member of a fractional sailing team. This is a great benefit that other programs (even sailing clubs) simply don't offer. 3. Seven...

Need to build team spirit? What better way to boost your company's morale than through giving them opportunity to bond and have fun while interacting with one another? Instead of your usual company outing, why not try corporate sailing instead? Let's face it. Work can be stressful at times. And with deadlines looming, projects hanging and assignments stacking, emotions can run high. Notice how your employees are always at each other's throats? Perhaps, it's time for some company bonding - without the work. Why choose corporate sailing? Sailing is a sport that promotes team work. To maneuver a sail boat properly, everyone on board must do his or her part to steer the vessel. Even though the sailor is...

Sailing for beginners the first time can be exciting and a little foreboding at the same time. If you are a first, time sailor and do not know about the sailboat you should familiarizes your self and study up on the subject. You do not want to get into trouble and not know how to handle the situation. The first thing you should do is, read up on sailing and emergency situations and solutions. Read up on the different parts of your sailboat; and how every thing works. Also, make sure to get a repair manual and keep it handy. Next you will want to get the sailboat if you plan to just go day sailing then a small craft will suffice. However if you plan to go on a trip then you will need a much larger...

Living on a sailboat in the Caribbean was something we enjoyed for 8 years. We found that the choice of a proper anchor was crucial to a good night's sleep. Our main anchor was a 35 lb CQR with 200 feet all chain rode. We called her "Sominex". The bottom in the Windward's and Leeward's was mostly sand. A few places, Simpson Bay Lagoon in St Marten, had some mud but that was the exception. Our second anchor was a 15 lb Delta; 15 feet of chain, 200 feet of rope rode. We did not use that much. My recommendation would be as big a CQR as you can stand with all chain rode. We had an electric windlass (Lewmar) that made retrieving the hook no sweat ... Do not cut corners and go with a rope rode due to no...

Living on a sailboat is a very cheap way to live. We did so for 8 years in the Caribbean. We stayed in the Windward's and Leeward's, going no further east than Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela. Once the boat, Shadowtime, a 35-foot Island Packet, was in the Virgin Islands she never left the warm Caribbean, until we sold her 8 years later. What do I mean by cheap living? Sailboat cruisers are the tightest people on the planet. The answer to why they are so cheap is they will do anything, legal of course, to avoid going back to work. Here are some specifics: 1) Use public transportation...no boat has a car onboard so to get around the islands you take the bus, some regular size; more common is the 14...

Living aboard a sailboat is a great way to enjoy retirement. It is not only a lot of fun it is a very frugal way of living. My wife and I retired in 1994, when I was 49. We lived on our boat for 8 years prior to swallowing the anchor in 2002. We bought our boat, May 1994, in the Clear Lake area south of Houston. I sailed the boat to the British Virgin Islands 6 months after purchase and that is where it stayed for the next 8 years. My comments are therefore directed at people who want to retire to living aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean. It was 8 years of fun in the sun, and it was sure cheap, less than $1,000 a month. Why so cheap? Good question. I think it is because cruising sailors as a group...

Sailboat maintenance may seem like a formidable challenge. But let's face it:     you've spent the time and money on researching and buying the boat. You're passionate about the hobby. Repair is just the messy part of the love affair. Where to start, you may ask yourself? Proper sailboat maintenance will save you a fortune and a lot of heartache when it comes time for repairs. By keeping up with maintenance you can save yourself a lot of time and money. It also will ensure safety and long term enjoyment of your sailboat. Here are a few simple tips on sailboat maintenance: 1)      Wash your boat regularly. It sounds simple and obvious, but routine cleaning does a world of good when it comes...

The aim of this article is to hi light to the sailing fraternity ways to reduce the amount of money they spend on sailboat maintenance. It does involve rolling your sleeves up, but there are many benefits to be had from a little elbow grease. Mostly the pointers are aimed at a sailors organization. The article is not meant to cause offense, indeed I will try to inject a little humor in to it as we go along! It's a British sense of humor and any feedback is welcome! In order to stay in front of the sailboat maintenance game you need to be proactive. By waiting for stuff to break you are leaving yourself wide open to expense, ruined holiday plans and foul tempers! Let's face it you don't want to stuck...

If you have ever dreamed of purchasing a yacht and sailing off into the crystal blue ocean, your dreams may not be that far out of reach. This article will discuss five good reasons why it might be a convenient time to pursue your dream of buying a yacht. 1. Summer is Coming-- Anyone knows that the best time to be out on the ocean is during the summer. The weather is perfect, the water is a deep blue, and the sun stays out late into the evening. 2. Prices are Great-- With the recent downturn of the economy, came better prices on many items. Yachts are not excluded in this assumption. Many yachts are going for thousands and even hundreds of thousands less than what they were purchased for. 3. It Has...

Living cheap was a bonus when we started living aboard a sailboat in 1994. For 8 years we cruised from Venezuela, Trinidad to the Virgin Islands. We had a ball, so can you. If the economy has got you singing the blues take heart living aboard a sailboat is not only as fun as you think it is...It is a great way of living cheaply. Once on the boat, 6 to 9 months a year, we spent about $1,000 a month. We wanted for nothing, we were safe, surrounded by fellow cruisers, and experienced the laid back lifestyle of the Caribbean. If you are expecting the other shoe to drop you will be disappointed...I can think of very few negatives to this way of living cheaply. When living aboard the negatives aren...

The RYA courses will give you all the navigational basics you'll need to feel safe out at sea. Whatever purpose you have for becoming a day skipper, your passengers will be glad that you've taken some sailing courses and accumulated some real knowledge. There is a sense of confidence that comes from knowing what you're doing, and the people who sail with you will be able to easily see that. The RYA courses are especially important for a beginning sailor, but even if you have some past experience, you can probably benefit from taking some sailing courses. Becoming a day skipper isn't just for beginners. It's also one of the first steps down the path to a master yachtsman certification, which can lead...

Stability and lightness, along with speed and power, are the characteristics the ?snappy? sailboat Catamaran is known for. This is thanks to its double hull making it lighter and thus, faster, adding to its advantage. The boat?s name finds its origin in an Indian language called Tamil, kattu meaning ?to tie? and maran meaning ?wood or tree? but its current shape is influenced much by the South Pacific. So it basically means tree or wood pieces tied up to form the shape of a boat with a double hull. It is of ancient lineage used by the Polynesians to settle in far distant islands. Englishmen at first remarked on the usage of the boat but it was accepted as a craft hundreds of years later and its...

A great way of finding the size for your sailing gloves is to check your shirt size. If you wear a large in shirts, your glove size will also normally be a large. There are many types of sailing gloves available in varying colors and designs. Here are a few of the most popular sailing gloves on the Internet. The Gill Deckhand Glove with short fingers or 3/4 fingers are top of the line gloves made for sailing professionally as well as wind surfing and water skiing. These gloves offer a contoured hand fit for ideal comfort, high durability and the most protection available. These gloves are made from synthetic leather called Amara, which repels and holds much less water than natural leather. They are...

To properly raise a sailboat's mainsail, one should be able to do the following: familiarize the parts of the sailboat;locate all the sail sheets;point the boat into the direction of the wind;release the vang sheet and other supporting parts;announce when the sail is already raised;hoist the mainsail; and; make a final check on the mainsail for creases and luffs. It is important to master the task of raising the sailboat's mainsail properly. Once the mainsail is properly raised, your sailboat's speed capacity can be maximized. Below are the easy procedure of properly raising the mainsail for a smooth and fast sailing: Familiarize the parts of the sailboat Always make sure that you know or at least...

Any guide to living cheap in retirement should examine various lifestyles that are not only fun but frugal as well. If you have not thought of these lifestyles, all of which we have experienced firsthand in the last 15 years, perhaps you should. All offer ways for fun, cheap living. 1) Living aboard a sailboat...We did so for 8 years living on a sailboat in the Caribbean. It was an experience of a lifetime and a frugal one as well. Once in the islands we spent around $1,000 a month. Why so cheap? We anchored out most of the time...it was free...the views were fantastic...and there were no cash registers. 2) Living in an RV...During the summers when we were on the boat we came home (avoid hurricane...

Sailing is a great experience and all those who have sailed a boat in their life would surely agree to this. The huge water body surrounding the boat all around itself makes the whole surrounding look very beautiful and pleasant. Sailing in mid of the sea or the rivers, is really a very exciting experience that everyone should experience. However, to sail a boat properly and most importantly safely is very important. You should learn to sail a boat for the safety of your life and that of the others. Just as the vacations are about to begin, most people start planning their family holidays and spending a vacation sailing on a yacht is one of the best ways to enjoy the vacation. Also, there are many...

g your own yacht proves that you have definitely reached the prime of your career. Only the rich can buy a yacht. With sky-high prices, owning a yacht entails even more money to maintain its handsome looks and keep it in good running condition. To ensure that your yacht is in good hands, hire licenced crews to run, manage and take care of the yacht. Steps in Maintaining a Yacht by Area Hull. The part that keeps the boat from floating and must be maintained well to ensure good sailing experience is the hull. Depending on the material, care and maintenance of the hull will differ. Check if all the holes of the hull are sealed. This should be done at least once a year. Clean the hull every season. Don...

opened a lot of paths in the past. It led to the discovery of unknown land and also to the development of commerce. Today, it represents a competition sport and much more than that. People worldwide engage in sailing, feeling adventurous and enjoying strolling in clear, blue seas. The feeling of freedom offered by sailing is unique. There are a lot of people who follow training sessions offered by a sailing school, having the intense desire to learn all there is to know about navigation. Going out with a yacht can prove out to be a beautiful way to spend time with friends or family, creating life-lasting memories. The Internet offers comprehensive details about sailing and also about how to choose a...

enjoy sailing and would love to own your own sailing boat? Unfortunately, the costs and efforts in owning one such boat could be well beyond the reach of most people. That is why tapping on a sailing boat charter makes sense. It allows you to enjoy the great oceans once or twice a year without burning a big hole in your pocket. Sail boat chartering allows you to rent any sailboat or motor yacht so that you can travel to the different coastal or island destinations. You can charter one for your own personal vacation or for your corporate sailing. Charter sailing can be organized and customized according to your own sailing needs. Even when you do not have the necessary sailing experience to sail your...

type="text/javascript"> Sailing is a participant day out where teamwork of the crew is the key of success corporate days out on the water can give some of the best bonding experiences for the staff and clients of a firm. Perhaps the best place to conduct such corporate days is in the centre of UK sailing, the Solent. The Thames sailing barge is one of the most suitable boats available for a day on the Solent. The Thames sailing barge is a highly refined trade sailing craft and a day spent experiencing the power and complexity of the rig of these sailing barges involves significant amount of communication and participation by all those involved. Thames sailing barges vary in size being between...

You might have seen a RC Sailboat in a pool or pond or are looking for a more team independent hobby during the time you are on dry land. RC Sailboats really are a lot of fun: - Create your own dream sailboat model with all the details, whatever it is (America cup wind racer? 3 mast schooner? Pirate ship? Anything you want...) - Relaxing while you watch them cruise by and still have the time to enjoy the scenery and ducks paddling by - Learn or show somebody the basics of sailing while standing on land. (especially good with children if you want to show them the sailing basics but in a fun & playful way) - Racing your RC Sailboat against others and trust me you get that racing fever very...

After years of talking about it, you have finally decided to get some sailing lessons and get out on the water. But before leaping aboard, you need to locate a good sailing school so that your investment in sailing tuition returns the best results. One good way to do this is by seeking referrals from people whose opinion you trust. So, ask your friends or colleagues for their recommendations. Try to get the names of at least three sailing schools so that you can make comparisons. If possible, visit each of your short-listed schools. You will be able to judge much more accurately the type of operation from the behaviour the staff and look of its office. When face-to-face, ask each the same set of...

It seems like a simple question, but you might be surprised how hard is for some people to answer. Sure, everyone is familiar with the word and has some grasp on the concept of happiness. Everyone wants it and sees it as a good thing, but when it comes to pinpointing what exactly it means to them, most folks don't have a quick answer. Part of the problem is that while most everyone strives to achieve this emotional state, most people haven't really taken the time to think about what it means or how to get there. Another part of the problem is that even after someone figures out their personal definition of joy, that doesn't necessarily mean that their partner has the same definition. It might be the...

It happens to everyone eventually. While working with 3D Studio your 3D application, you need a 2D image for a material bitmap, but you do not have access to paint or imaging software. Don't panic: your 3D application can be a powerful tool for creating 2D maps, especially animated 2D masks. You are able to use your 3D application to create four kinds of 2D maps for which you use a program such as Photoshop or Animator Studio normally. Here are the four scenarios: You are doing a demo for an aircraft manufacturer, and they want to see a fuselage detail showing countersunk rivet holes. You have only your 3D application on the demo computer. You have a proposal for a new sailboat, and the colors that...

If you want to experience the freedom of sailing and moving gracefully through the water with nothing but wind power, than buying a used sailboat is your ticket to getting there. With so many sailors on the water - and owners growing out of smaller boats or down-sizing from bigger boats - there is currently a booming used sailboat market. The sailboat of your dreams may be on sale right now, just waiting for you to find her! Buying a used sailboat can be a safe, high value bet if you know what to look for. Search for sailboats that were kept for many years by the same owner. This means that even if the boat was not meticulously maintained - though many are - you still have access to the history of...

The thought of living cheaply means sacrifice and depriving yourself to most people. We have lived cheaply for so long it is second nature, but without sacrifice and we certainly do not feel deprived. Our friends do not think of us as hippies, stingy, or Spartan. They also know we will not waste money either. We have been retired for 14 years, since I was 49, by living cheaply and well. We have experienced living aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean, living in an RV and living overseas. All are much cheaper ways to live compared to a house and "traditional living". After all, what is considered "traditional" anymore after the erosion of assets in the last two years? If these times of uncertainty have...

I am writhing this article from my other RV. You may ask "What?" But the truth is that we have two RV's each of which we consider a full time home. This may sound a bit confusing, but let me explain. At the moment our primary RV is a thirty six foot class A motor home, and our secondary RV is a 36 foot sailboat. We are currently living in our motor home, but the plan is that when I retire from my permanent job next year that we are going to move full time onto the sailboat, and start cruising around the world. At that point our primary RV will become our secondary RV, since it will provide us with a home when we fly back to visit with friends and relatives, or to handle our business affairs. As I am...

Doral 330 is just another boat among the many Doral boats that offer the beauty of both worlds - comfort and space. This 33 ft. 2 in. craft weighs 12,500 lb. with its 11 ft 11 in beam. The 330 SE is also available with diesel engines or with V-Drives replacing the stern drives. The stern drives offer more nimble sport boat style handling, while the V-drives lend more blue water cruising characteristics. It's just a matter of what you want from your Doral boat. Doral 330 is among the very few of Doral's mid-cabin, an unexpected cabin in a 25-foot express cruiser. And it isn't just an ordinary cabin; it's a Doral cabin. Doral are well known for the boats they create to cater to the varying wants of...

ll be able to get things easily, you may do so. If you can get low-cost boat insurance easily, there's no damage in heading that route. Whether you own a ship that is tied to a dock or you have got it stored in your trailer, you wish to get your hands on low-cost boat insurance while possible. Accountable boaters continually ensure that they are carrying an applicable level of boat insurance, but there are many discounts on marine policies that few shoppers are aware of. A very little little bit of education on the different types of discounts out there can literally save a boat owner tons or maybe thousands of dollars. It's a proven fact that the majority boating accidents are the results of...

Sailing does not require you to invest in a boat... at least not in the beginning. You can start off by taking up some form of sailing lesson and when you are ready to take to the waters, you can easily charter a boat. If you are still not comfortable, you can always engage the help of a captain and a crew if you choose to. When you believe that you are ready to commit, it is the time to consider buying or chartering a boat. Depending on your needs, your decision on whether to buy or rent will differ. For a start, it is often advisable to get a used boat as newcomers tend to make mistakes during the first few trips. When such minor accidents do occur, they will be much easier to bear if your...

There's a common misconception that you need to be a wealthy individual or have access to your own yacht in order to learn to sail and to enjoy sailing as a past time. However nothing could be further from the truth and each week thousands of ordinary people go sailing through clubs and sailing schools all around the globe. Sailing is something which can be learned at almost any stage in your life. I know of people who can't even swim who are learning to sail and of all ages too. You'll find an enormous amount of schools available to teach you how to sail in many locations ranging from just down the road to far away exotic lands. Theses schools are very experienced and abide by strict guidelines in...

Sailing ship models are models of wind-powered ships. In olden times, before the advent of the steam engines, sailing ships were the primary means of transportation across long distances of water. Sailing ships were used for ferrying passengers, cargo, mail, supplies, etc. Some of the developing countries still use sailing boats for fishing. There are many tall ship training vessels that provide recreational sailing experience. In the age of sail yore, sailing ships had crucial military applications. Several wars were fought using sailing ships. For example, Spanish convoys returning with gold and silver plundered from the newly-discovered Americas needed protection from the pirates. Naval battles...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (August 24, 2009) – Guests can choose from 16 Mediterranean and 11 Northern European itineraries featuring more than 60 ports of call while sailing Europe the European way with MSC Cruises in 2010. Visit the hidden treasures of Eastern Mediterranean sites such as Venice, Istanbul, Mykonos, Santorini, and Dubrovnik; the historic landmarks of the Western Mediterranean such as Barcelona, Marseille, Naples, Rome, Toulon (St. Tropez), and Monte Carlo; and the richness of the Scandinavian Fjords, the Baltic and the North Cape of Northern Europe. For the convenience of our guests, MSC Cruises offers alternate departure ports, such as Barcelona, Rome, Venice, Copenhagen, Dover...