In the movies about sailing ships the sailors are always climbing around on the masts and sometimes getting?
killed. If you have a sailing yacht do you have to climb the masts or can you manage the sails from the deck? Posted by Lleh Read More Ø
Any recommendations of maritime/sailing history books?
I’m doing research for a story set in Portland, OR during 1894. I would appreciate any web sources and books about the vessels and the lives of sailors. The books I’ve consulted so far have been jargon heavy and not very useful for a boating... Read More
What’s a good, old-fashioned sailing novel?
Yep. I really want to read about sailors from the old days. Maybe a love story or an adventure. Any ideas? Posted by V Read More Ø
Arr! I need some more sea men on my poop deck! How many sailors does it take to operate these sailing ships?
http://www.slgfa.org/slgfa/conference/2006/pirate-ship.jpg Posted by Red Phoenix Read More Ø
Any girls out there have interest in sailing?
yacht sailors. Posted by JINOX Read More Ø
Sailors - do (small) sailing boats with facilities to sleep a family and cook actually exist?
I’m writing a book which involves a sailing trip. It would have to be a relatively small sailboat but able to sleep about 3 people. And I was wondering, does such a thing exist? I know that speedboats often have quite large cabins, and obviously... Read More
Are there any Sailing Clubs or Groups in Vancouver?
I’m new to vancouver and love to sail. Had a yacht in the BVI and am looking for the best way to connect with sailors, male and female, who own their own yachts or may need help with or when sailing. I meant Vancouver BC, Canada. Posted by CaptainRehab Read More Ø
In the days of sailing ships, did sailors really pee in their barrels of salt water to make it drinkable?
If sailors did pee in their barrels of sea/salt water, what was the chemical reaction in making the water drinkable? Posted by dc Read More Ø
How did sailors, explorers and navigator’s pin point their location centuries ago when sailing?
Because they didn’t have radar, and gps technology that we have today so how could they find their way around and back home with only a map? What if they were blown off course? Posted by Old School Read More Ø
Sailors: Which would be the better sailboat?
I’m looking to buy a 32-34′ used sailboat from 2001-2007 in excellent condition. I pretty much have it nailed down to either a Catalina, a Hunter or a Benetau. It has to have a draft of 3′10-4′5 due to the shallow SWFL canals.... Read More