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The J-80 Sailboat Race a blog on the J-80 sailboat in various races and regattas, who is dominating the wind.
Introduction The J-80 sailboat race is one of the most popular keelboats in North America. It’s a one-design boat, which means that all J-80s are made to the same specifications….
I love sailing because it is perfect for someone like me who is at heart a sailor. Sailing could be the best way to relax especially when you are with your family and friends. It could help the kids learn about ocean animals such as whales, dolphins and other sea creatures.
Introduction Sailing could be the best way to relax especially when you are with your family and friends. It could help the kids learn about ocean animals such as whales,…
Three Awesome Ways To Spinnaker Your Way Through The Holiday Boredom
Introduction Ah, Thanksgiving. Those are the days of yore, when the pilgrims first came to America and feasted on turkey in their tiny wooden houses. Nowadays, we celebrate the holiday…
The Benefits of Sailing
Introduction Sailing is a great hobby to have. It can be relaxing and fun, but it can also be a way to get healthy and improve your life. Here are…
Sailing for Beginners – Tips for having a great first time on the water
Introduction If you’ve always wanted to sail, but don’t know where to start or what to do, this guide will help. It’s meant for beginners, so we’ll cover everything from…
When you can’t take it anymore! These are the best places to go sailing
Introduction Sailing is a great way to explore the world, but it can be expensive. There are so many great places to go sailing, it’s hard to pick just one….
5 Ways to Get Offshore Sailing Experience as Crew
“How do I get experience sailing offshore?” Many Sail Mentor readers are planning to do ambitious things in their sailboats, including crossing Oceans (or at least Seas). Jumping off into…
How to Learn Good Seamanship (and Why You Should)
When they start out, people are usually intimidated by the process of learning to sail. It all seems so complicated. There are all of these ropes all over the place…
Reader Story: Renee’s First Sailing Course
I’m excited to present Sail Mentor’s first guest submission. I reached out to Renée on Cruisers Forum after she shared how excited she was about her first sailing course. I…
Take the Winter Sailing Challenge
Ernest Shackleton: The ultimate winter sailor The summer sailing season is over for those of us far enough up in the Northern Hemisphere to get a winter. People are busy…
DIY Sailboat Maintenance: Why You Need to Learn to DIY and How to Get Started
A few weeks ago, I received an email from Tim, a subscriber who has a common fear: Another big fear of mine is mechanics. The internal combustion engine and…
The 6 Most Common Anchoring Mistakes: Keep Your Boat Off the Beach
As we re-entered Vancouver’s False Creek last weekend, we were greeted by a very sad sight.  A local boat was on the beach after strong overnight winds.  I know this…