Articles in the ‘Sailing’ Category
Simplified Rules for Competitive Sailing
Over the great history of competitive sailing, each type of race has developed its own set of rules, and until relatively recently individual races often had their own specific rules that participants had to familiarize themselves with. However, in recent decades the International Sailing Federation, the governing body [...]
Types of Boats Used in Competitive Sailing
If you’re new to the sport of competitive sailing, you’re probably noticing that there is a mind-boggling list of boats used in various types of competitive sailing. This can make it difficult to really follow all of the different kinds of races, and it can even be a little discouraging for [...]
Sailing – The Different Aspects of the Sport
Sailing is a very adventurous sport which can be used for recreation once in a while. It is done with the help of sailboats which consist of a boat with a sail. The sail, also known as foil, is usually made up of fiber. It originated somewhere in the fifth millennium and [...]
History of Sailing
Sailing is a recreational sport. It involves controlling a boat with the help of sails which are better known as foils which are made up of fiber. It is operated by a sailor. It originated a long time back in the ancient times and since then has been used for various purposes [...]
Sailing: The Technicalities Involved in the Sport
Sailing is a very interesting recreational sport which can be dated back to the ancient times. They are done with the help of a sailing boat which consists of a boat with a sail or foil which is made up of fiber. The sail helps in controlling the movement and direction of [...]
