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Caribbean Sailing

Caribbean Sailing Holidays: Rubicon 3’s guide

Destinations

Long-time Caribbean cruiser Bernard Toussaint tells us why it’s one of the world’s best cruising grounds Bernard Toussaint: July 21 2022 “A turtle just swam by the boat!” came the call from the deck, and there it was. Despite the lush green volcanic mountain, the white sandy beach glistening in the sun, and the perfectly […]
yacht crew

The RYA Competent Crew course. The essential first step for aspiring yacht crews

Seamanship & Sailing skills

Head down to the sea on a sunny day, and you’ll likely see yachts out on the water, heading one way and turning and speeding up again and then holding course and sailing off into the distance. It is idyllic for the yacht crew but it can seem like an impossible dream. However, getting into […]

An Isles of Scilly Holiday Onboard a Yacht

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Isles of Scilly Sailing Holidays Jeffrey Alcott | March 2022 | Rubicon 3 An Isles of Scilly holiday with a difference has long been on my bucket list. The last few years have wakened the adventurer in me and been a timely reminder that we need to get on and live – hence how Alison […]

Learn To Sail: Your Options For Sailing lessons

Life at sea

If you’re looking to get sailing lessons, you’re in the right place. Rubicon 3 is Europe’s leading adventure sailing school and whatever your experience level – from total novice to more seasoned sailor, we can really help you progress, with expert tuition and guidance every step of the way. Below, we show you how to […]

Sailing For Beginners: Learn To Sail with Rubicon 3

Life at sea

If you’ve dreamt of a holiday out on the water, but don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place. We’re specialists in helping those new to sailing come on a spectacular holiday on the water. We’ll help you learn the skills you need to spend your days out on the ocean, sailing […]
boat jokes

Boat jokes. Painful Puns & Groaners

Life at sea

Boat jokes. We all want one now and again and some are genuinely funny. But let’s be honest. Most are Christmas cracker quality. Just fun enough to read more likely to lead to groans of agony. Here’s the best we’ve collected.   A boat carrying red paint crashed into a boat carrying blue paint and […]
sail trim

How to trim a sail: Sail Trimming Guide

Seamanship & Sailing skills

Sail trim can often seem like a dark art, but in truth getting sail trim 90% there is not that hard and for most cruisers, you really don’t need, or have sophisticated enough sails, to push it much further. By that we mean – don’t beat yourself up about it. Follow these guidelines and you’ll […]
yacht anchored in norway

How to anchor a boat safely and securely

Seamanship & Sailing skills

How to Anchor a Boat A sailor must be comfortable with how to anchor a boat safely and securely. Not only does it enable you to extend your cruising range, but it is also essential for safety. If you lose the wind or your engine, you need to be able to stop your boat from […]
Binocular test

Which Binoculars Are Best For Sailing? Premium binoculars test

Equipment reviews

Every sailor knows that anxious moment as one is making a difficult entry to an unfamiliar port.
How To Launch The Spinnaker Sail

How To Launch The Spinnaker Sail

Seamanship & Sailing skills

The spinnaker is one of those large, unruly, lesser used sails that can strike fear into the calmest of cruisers.
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