Unlike most boat purchase advice, written by manufacturers and designed to persuade the reader to purchase one brand or another, the suggestions in this article are written from the perspective of a s..

This article describes common boat handling mistakes made when performing the figure eight man over board drill while sailing. The information in this article originates from the experiences teaching..

Knowing the direction of the wind is one of the most important aspects of sailing properly and safely. Trimming sails correctly, identifying points of sail, and executing procedures such as man-over-..

Unlike most boat purchase advice, written by manufacturers and designed to persuade to one brand or another, the suggestions in this article are written from the perspective of a sailboat buyer and ar..

Day One -- Our trip starts as we meet in St Thomas. For many, this is a return visit to Island Retreat and we recollect on our last class, the places we visited and things we learned. For others, th..