Rope splicing creates a strong loop without weakening the line. Knots often reduce a rope’s strength. A splice keeps it intact. That matters when mooring,...
Topic: beginner
by Carn Rigger /
IN
adventure,
Beginner,
First Time
/ November 18, 2025
by Carn Rigger /
IN
adventure,
Beginner,
First Time
/ November 03, 2025
If you're learning to sail, all those lines can feel like a mystery. But each one has a purpose, and it’s easier to learn than you might think.
by Carn Rigger /
IN
adventure,
Beginner,
First Time
/ October 24, 2025
When a generation spending $6,380 on leisure travel chooses between poolside predictability and ocean adventure, they're not just booking a vacation—they're...
by Clara Suggett /
IN
General,
Beginner
/ August 29, 2025
Ever woken up at anchor and realized your boat isn’t where you left it? That sinking feeling (haha sorry) can ruin a night. Whether you're settling in for the...
by Clara Suggett /
IN
Insider,
General,
Beginner,
First Time,
Ski
/ July 30, 2025
Stop watching other people's sailing adventures and start planning your own - because the gap between YouTube viewer and certified skipper is smaller than you think.
by James Kell /
IN
Trip Notes,
adventure,
Mindfulness,
Beginner,
First Time
/ May 08, 2025
It's Greece, 2014, mid-spring. We're anchored off the island of Lesbos. I'm leading a sailing expedition with my co-instructor and six eager students. The weather...
by James Kell /
IN
Beginner,
First Time
/ May 25, 2023
The Genesis of Your Sailing Journey
"Why sailing?" you may ask. Why not snorkeling, or climbing, or simply lounging on some beach somewhere with a cocktail in hand?...