Sailing


Types of Sailboats.

Types of Sailboats

Zuzana Prochazka · Aug 15, 2023

Sailboats are one type of boat, but just because they all have sails doesn’t mean they’re all the same. There are subsets of sailboats and they differ by their shape [...]

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Best Sailboat Accessories.

7 Best Sailboat Accessories

Kim Kavin · Aug 15, 2023 · Updated Aug 17, 2023

Finding the perfect sailboat for your cruising plans is a terrific start to a great life on the water. Even better? Outfitting that sailboat with accessories that make being aboard [...]

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Best Beginner Sailboats.

10 Best Beginner Sailboats

Zuzana Prochazka · Jul 31, 2023 · Updated Aug 17, 2023

While it’s possible to start sailing on any size and complexity of boat, you might want to read through to get to know the best beginner sailboats. You may have [...]

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How Sailboats Work.

How Sails Work: Understanding the Basics

Zuzana Prochazka · Jul 18, 2023 · Updated Sep 1, 2023

Sailing is all about physics and geometry but don’t worry, it’s not too hard to learn. Once the theory is down, it’s all a matter of practice. Let’s look at [...]

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Newport, Rhode Island Sailing.

Newport, Rhode Island: The Sailing Capital of the World

Zuzana Prochazka · Dec 22, 2022

Open waters, near-constant breezes, centuries of nautical history, a hotbed of international racing (America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race), and a scenic and accessible waterfront — you can’t deny that [...]

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best sailing gifts

10 Best Sailing Gifts

Zuzana Prochazka · Nov 22, 2022 · Updated Jun 12, 2024

Gifting can be hard, but if you have a sailor in your life, there are lots of ways to delight him or her whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or [...]

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sailing in san diego

Sailing in San Diego Guide

Zuzana Prochazka · Jan 21, 2022

San Diego and the San Diego Bay is a sailing and boating paradise located in Southern California near the US and Mexico border. The San Diego Bay is 12 miles [...]

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Parts of a sailboat

A Guide to the Different Parts of a Sailboat  

Boatsetter Team · Mar 16, 2021 · Updated Nov 29, 2023

When you use Boatsetter, you have the opportunity to choose from a myriad of different sailboat rentals from all over the United States and beyond. A sailboat is a perfect way to relax [...]

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sailing adventure

5 Incredible Sailboat Excursions You’re Missing Out On

Boatsetter Team · Aug 28, 2020 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

If you are thinking of embarking on a sailing boat rental, there are so many factors you will want to consider. For example, especially if you intend to visit small [...]

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living on a sailboat

Want a Simple Life? Here are the 3 Best Sailboats to Live-Aboard

Boatsetter Team · Jul 29, 2020 · Updated Nov 3, 2023

Try Living on the Water and Rent a Sailboat Today! Living on a boat is a romantic dream, so most people think you have to be rich to travel the [...]

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Sailing Fanatics! Red Bull Foiling Generation is Back

Mariah Hoefle · Nov 5, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

After a yearlong break, the globe’s top youth sailing competition is back! Red Bull Foiling Generation is the world’s most physically demanding youth hydrofoil race- and this year the United [...]

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sailboat-charter

Preparing for Your First Sailboat Charter

Boatsetter Team · Dec 26, 2017 · Updated Jul 24, 2023

Embarking on your first sailboat charter is like entering a fascinating amusement park where the rides keep changing. When you’re on the water, you can encounter varied wind and weather [...]

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