Why do people sail
Denis Korablev
  • 25.10.2021
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Why do people sail

Yachting covers a wide range of activities: choose a yacht (buy or rent), master basic boat handling skills, determine the direction of sailing and plan a route, consider the types of water activities (diving - for young people, swimming in the sea - for children, and skiing water skiing is welcomed by people of all ages) or passive (eg fishing).
Tips for choosing marine binoculars
Denis Korablev
  • 25.10.2021
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Tips for choosing marine binoculars

Binoculars were invented over 400 years ago based on data from the creation of a telescope. Summarizing the experience of Dutch scientists, the great Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei designed binoculars in 1609, applying his knowledge of physics and mathematics. The purpose of the binoculars is to observe objects in the distance.
Highlights of the carriage of motor catamarans
Denis Korablev
  • 22.10.2021
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Highlights of the carriage of motor catamarans

Every year in Russia, catamarans are gaining popularity, attracting high stability, internal volume, horizontal deck. Catamaran transportation is usually associated with the need to deliver the goods to the buyer. It is also often required to transport the vessel to the wintering place or to the reservoir.
Duties of a watchman
Denis Korablev
  • 21.10.2021
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Duties of a watchman

The main task of the captain is to ensure the safety of any vessel. When planning a voyage with long, as well as night transitions, it is necessary to draw up a watch schedule. A clear organization of watches is the most important element of safety. On yachts, four-hour shifts are predominantly assigned, allowing sufficient time to rest, which reduces the physical and psychological fatigue of the crew.
How to make a frame tent for wintering with your own hands
Denis Korablev
  • 20.10.2021
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How to make a frame tent for wintering with your own hands

When preparing for winter, the main task is to protect the vessel from bad weather and precipitation. Not everyone has the opportunity to hide a yacht in a special room, so yachtsmen invent various ways to preserve their property. Many people prefer a frame awning, since it is easy to make it yourself.
Emergency procedures
Denis Korablev
  • 19.10.2021
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Emergency procedures

When preparing for a sea cruise, it is impossible to foresee absolutely all situations. What can make the crew leave the ship within 5 minutes? Fire or threat to go under water with the yacht! In such cases, there is no time to think, before the beginning of the voyage, the actions of each member of the team should be worked out to automatism.
How to get out of a marina in a strong crosswind
Denis Korablev
  • 18.10.2021
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How to get out of a marina in a strong crosswind

Leaving the marina is much easier than mooring. But a strong crosswind can make things very difficult. If the skipper is more or less experienced, then he will cope with the push and moldboard wind without any problems. After sailing off, everyone should be extremely careful when leaving the marina.
Practical advice on catering on a yacht
Denis Korablev
  • 15.10.2021
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Practical advice on catering on a yacht

Going on a yacht trip, you don't have to hire a chef from the restaurant. It is not difficult to organize good nutrition if you adhere to the basic principles. Cooking is easy and there will be time to admire the views overboard.
Yacht Mooring Tips
Denis Korablev
  • 14.10.2021
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Yacht Mooring Tips

Mooring is not easy and quite laborious. It is difficult for novice yachtsmen to master this operation, because it is required not only to maneuver according to the rules, but also to take into account many related factors. To acquire the necessary skill, you will need to repeat the mooring many times, and quite often - in unfamiliar bays.
What's wrong with digital navigation
Denis Korablev
  • 13.10.2021
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What's wrong with digital navigation

For those who at least once went to sea under sail, the feeling of freedom and boundless space, multiplied by a unique delight, will remain in the memory forever. A standard classic beach excursion tour cannot be compared to a sailing yacht cruise.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind Powered Autopilot
Denis Korablev
  • 12.10.2021
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind Powered Autopilot

Sailing is an exciting and extreme adventure that will be remembered for a lifetime. Yachtsmen, unlike tourists, know from their own experience how real yacht management differs from commercials.
Selection and installation of a yacht latrine and fan system
Denis Korablev
  • 11.10.2021
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Selection and installation of a yacht latrine and fan system

The most modern technologies used to create new types of watercraft made it much easier to work with sails, provided ships with reliable navigation, and provided the crew with an acceptable level of comfortable living during long sea voyages. Human physiology provides for regular visits to the toilet for the realization of natural needs.
What a sailor needs to know about meteorology
Denis Korablev
  • 11.10.2021
  • 537

What a sailor needs to know about meteorology

Anyone who went to sea under sail knows perfectly well how important it is to know the weather forecast. Going to sea on a yacht without thinking about the weather forecast may not be a safe idea. Over time, a beginner yachtsman gradually begins to "read" signs that indicate possible changes in the strength and direction of movement of air masses.
Features of using the autopilot on a yacht
Denis Korablev
  • 07.10.2021
  • 660

Features of using the autopilot on a yacht

The last decades have been marked by an incredible increase in information about new technologies, which just a few years ago seemed to be a figment of the imagination of Hollywood directors. Electronic devices, by themselves, and integrated into systems, began to monitor our health, monitor our homes, take care of our children, help find our way home if we get lost.
Propeller selection
Denis Korablev
  • 06.10.2021
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Propeller selection

The number of happy owners of yachts and boats is constantly growing. This means that the number of water-powered vessels is also increasing, because modern yachts and boats are equipped with engines of various designs, power and operating principles. One thing unites them - the problem of optimal selection of the propeller.
What is a personal radio beacon
Denis Korablev
  • 05.10.2021
  • 728

What is a personal radio beacon

The development of modern technologies with the involvement of space satellites has made it possible to significantly increase the efficiency of rescue operations, covering the entire surface of the planet. The vast expanses of seas and oceans are not an obstacle for rescue and search operations, the purpose of which is to save the lives of people in trouble.
How to learn to knit sea knots
Denis Korablev
  • 05.10.2021
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How to learn to knit sea knots

A person learned to use knots of varying complexity and names in everyday life a long time ago. Even in mythology and history, the node found a display. The famous concept of the "Gordian knot" has become synonymous with a decisive and uncompromising solution to a complex (in this case, confusing) issue.
How to fix a leak on board
Denis Korablev
  • 04.10.2021
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How to fix a leak on board

A yacht, like any vehicle, is subject to extreme conditions. It would seem, what dangers threaten a reliable boat on the endless expanses of the sea? It turns out that not terrible storms and hurricane winds lead to extraordinary circumstances, for a yacht, fires on board and uncontrolled water inflow due to mechanical damage to the hull are more dangerous.
What to do if a storm hits you at sea
Denis Korablev
  • 01.10.2021
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What to do if a storm hits you at sea

The yachtsman must always be ready for all sorts of surprises, including bad weather. You can learn about the approach of a storm in advance, thanks to forecasts and personal observations. If it is possible to ride out the storm in a secure marina, an experienced skipper will choose this option.
Modern examples of rights for sailing yacht management
Denis Korablev
  • 30.09.2021
  • 561

Modern examples of rights for sailing yacht management

Each, even the smallest sailing trip, under the guidance of a professional skipper, adds to the practical experience of a beginner yachtsman. Finally, being confident in his abilities, he begins to think about going to sea on his own.