"Sailing is an activity that is not suitable for impostors. In a boat, you either know or you don't." Eric Tabarly.
There are many questions, sometimes simple, sometimes complex, that a sailor asks himself all the time. Without any complexes, but with humility, this section will help to find answers. You too, share your experience, your advice and enrich the community so that the practice of boating meets more and more enthusiasts.
The role of the skipper: more than a helmsman, a true captain on board
A practical guide for novice yachtsmen: How to set up a daggerboard with ease
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Understanding wind drift and its impact on sailing
Getting your motorboat back in the water: 10 essential checks not to be overlooked
Four kilowatts of solar panels on the roof is a lot, but what's the point?
How do you reconcile your crew with the spinnaker?
How to calibrate a sounder on a sailboat?
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Understanding the 12th rule to anticipate tides when sailing
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How do I know if I need to redo my erodible antifouling?
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What is the essential equipment to apply antifouling?
Marine weather: recognizing clouds to anticipate weather at sea
Onboard medicine, the skipper's responsibility for crew health
Communicating at sea: the radio phonetic alphabet for sailors
Buying a new boat or a recently used one, what's the best option?
RRC and communications on the high seas: what you need to know
Which sailboat should you choose for solo sailing? Ideal sizes and practical advice
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I'm on a collision course with a nuclear aircraft carrier in a harbour channel: what do I do?
Nautical mile and speed in knots: where do these maritime measurements come from?
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When at sea, when am I allowed to run into a hand light?
How do you prepare your boat for the first sail of the season?
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Will the weather be fine? Understanding marine weather: the basics for sailors
How can a boat's wander be integrated into its navigation and manoeuvres?
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According to the position of the red beacon, is this sailboat entering or leaving the port?
Optimize the height of your outboard motor and sail more efficiently
Symmetrical or asymmetrical spinnaker: how to choose the right downwind sail for your yacht?
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Are you familiar with the phenomena of spring tide and neap tide?
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From what power level is the fuse mandatory for a motorboat?
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Christmas tree in sight! What do the lights on this ship mean?
Boat maintenance booklet, your best ally for worry-free cruising
Foghorn, the essential equipment for safe sailing
Buying a used boat: how to determine its real value?
X codes, do you know how to choose the right number for your boat?
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Why is the Mercator map essential for understanding longitude and latitude?
Which sailboat should you choose to start out on? A practical guide to getting started
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At night, a semaphore displays a light signal. What does it mean?
A windlass on a boat: essential or a comfort option?
What minimum wind speed do you need to sail offshore?
Which yachting professionals should you call on for sailboat maintenance?
Beaufort scale, essential for offshore licenses
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