Sailing Basics
A Sailing Diagram Needs a Viewpoint Before It Needs a Label
Before studying a sailing diagram, identify whether you are looking from above, from the side or along the boat, and keep those viewpoints separate in your notes.
The coastal journal
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to the water.
Sailing language, quiet harbours and the things you notice when you slow down. An almanac for curious minds, afloat and ashore.
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Coastal Knowledge
A Northerly Wind Comes From the North
Read named wind directions as the direction the wind comes from, then check how a chart or forecast represents that information before interpreting its arrows.
Coastal Knowledge
Spring Tides Have Nothing to Do With the Season
Understand spring and neap tides as terms about tidal range, then keep that general explanation separate from the local predictions needed for a real outing.
Afloat & Ashore
An Old Sailing Book Can Be Fascinating Without Being Current Guidance
Enjoy older sailing books while separating historical descriptions, personal stories and information that needs a current authoritative reference.