Seamanship & Sailing skills

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What is tacking in sailing? Learn to sail with Rubicon 3

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        Tacking is one of those skills that can seem confusing to the new sailor, but with good instruction will quickly become second nature. The truth is: anyone can learn to sail. Rubicon 3 is committed to helping as many people learn to sail as possible; Some will want to stay local […]

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

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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 […]

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 […]

How to anchor a boat safely and securely

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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 […]

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.