TJ Sailing

Embark on a nautical adventure as we delve into the limits of daily sailing limits. Discover the farthest reaches of untapped potential of sailing in a single day. You can sail about 140 nautical miles in a full 24 hour period. Though I generally used to take things a little easier unless I was racing. […]

Discover the journey to mastering sailing, explore the timeline and factors involved. Novice to captain, find out how long it takes to learn the art of sailing. Key Takeaways: Time Required to Learn to Sail I've always been fascinated by sailing and wanted to learn it for years now. One thing that always held me […]

Discover the ideal age to start sailing and embark on a nautical adventure. Explore the benefits and considerations for beginners in this insightful article. Key Takeaways: Introduction to Youth Sailing Sailing at a youth age is an excellent way to introduce children to the sport and instill skills that they can use throughout their life. […]

Key Takeaway: Introduction Sailing Ships: How Fast Were They? Sailing ships have always been an essential means of transportation and trade across the seas. Delving into the history of these ships brings light to their speed capabilities. When it comes to measuring the speed of these ships, the knot is the unit of measure. The […]

How did sailing ships get fresh water? Through rainwater collection, shore resupply, condensation, and distillation. Water was severely rationed on long voyages. Read all about it here. Key Takeaway: Introduction Sailing ship survival requires fresh water. The accessibility of water in oceans or seas was limited and dangerous due to saltwater. Therefore, sailors had to […]

Key Takeaway: Reasons why yachts have black sails As an avid sailor, I’ve always been curious about why some yachts have black sails. After researching the topic, I found that there are multiple reasons why black is a popular color choice for yacht sails. Yacht sails are made from carbon fibers which provide better performance Yacht sail […]

In the 1600s, sailing ships docked by dropping anchor near the shore and using smaller boats to ferry goods and passengers to land. They also utilized piers and wharves for direct docking, employing ropes, pulleys, and manpower for manoeuvring and securing the ships. Back in the day, these magnificent tall ships had unique docking techniques. […]

Introduction Explore what's the difference between a yacht club & a sailing club in my comprehensive guide. I'll help you make the right choice about which club to join. A. Brief Overview of the Topic In the world of water sports and maritime leisure activities, yacht clubs and sailing clubs are two prominent institutions that […]

I set sail with my dad for the first time last week and I really hated it. Why do I hate sailing? Let me list the reasons, there are loads of them. Editors Note: Let me (John Sixthsmith) say that most of this article was written by my daughter Katie, who after being nagged by […]

Discover the enchanting world of sailing at night as I unveil my essential tips, tricks, and what to do if you encounter problems while sailing in darkness. Is it safe to sail at night? Fortunately I've never had an issue whilst sailing during the hours of darkness, but I do know a few people who […]