"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.
Do you recognize that blue and white flag on this boat? What does it say?
Understanding headsails: tourmentin, genoa and spinnaker deciphered
What is tidal range and why is it important for the offshore license?
Winter transport: 5 questions to a professional skipper to prepare your crew and your ship
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On this picture, what are the windward and leeward sides of the sailboat?
Passage Plan: an essential declaration for safety at sea
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The offshore license... That's no mean feat!
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What are the indications on the plate of a CE marked vessel?
A tailor-made dog house to keep your shift jacket in the closet
Understanding coastal fog and its impact on navigation
What is this buoy and what does it indicate?
Understanding the influence of waterline length on boat handling
Sioux tips and tricks for effective cleaning of multihulls afloat
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Beware, a sailboat is coming downwind! In this situation, who is privileged?
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I arrive with my boat in front of this type of buoy, what should I do?
Katabatic winds: understanding the risks to navigation
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What is the range of a portable VHF at sea?
10 easy tips for winterizing your boat's electronics
How to ventilate your boat when it rains frequently
Eating well at sea: tips for healthy, tasty food on a cruise
Managing waste at sea: for a zero-impact cruise
The price of freedom: plan ahead to enjoy your long-distance cruise
Cabin winterization tips: what to do at the end of the season and what to put back in the spring?
Wintering and wastewater or freshwater tanks: how to avoid bacteria?
How to maintain and rustproof your anchor during the winter?
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Winterizing your marine electronics, common sense and protection
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Preparing your boat for winter: safety, maintenance and tips
Winterizing your boat: tips for protecting and storing your equipment
Rigging maintenance: preparing your yacht for winter without dismasting
Maintaining serenity on board: the keys to getting along well at sea
Need a tow? What are the right reflexes to have?
Engine, check and maintain the rotating joint of your engine in line shaft
Inboard engine winterization: Complete overhaul of the engine block, accessories and controls
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Winterizing an engine: Essential precautions to avoid breakdowns in spring
When I pull on the bar, do I luff or do I shoot?
6 tips for sailing with novices
How to protect your boat trailer and limit theft?
VHF, the essentials for communicating at sea
What's the boom vang really for?
