Latest posts tagged with #learntosail on Bluesky
Do you always remember to look up at the burgee when sailing?
I don’t.
So I'm experimenting with mounting a wireless wind anemometer on the masthead float, with a digital display at the foot of the mast.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2026/03/moun...
#SailingLife #DinghySailing #LearnToSail
5 Free Sailing Apps for the Adriatic
Heading out on a yacht? An iPad can be one of the most useful tools on board.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2026/03/5-fr...
#Sailing #RYACompetentCrew #AdriaticSailing #SailingApps #YachtLife #LearnToSail
Far from ordinary life.
Sail across the Indian Ocean aboard the brigantine NEPTUN.
👉 Apply now: https://brigantineneptun.com/apply-now/
#FarFromOrdinary #TallShipAdventure #SailTraining #IndianOceanCrossing #OceanAdventure #BluewaterSailing #WorldVoyage #LifeAtSea #LearnToSail #TraditionalSailing
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You don't need:
❌ A boat
❌ An ocean
❌ Perfect weather
❌ Years of lessons
You need:
✅ A Quest headset
✅ 30 minutes
MarineVerse turns "someday I'll learn to sail" into "I'm already learning."
#MarineVerse #LearnToSail #VR
Sailing Term of the Week: The Transom
The transom is the flat panel at the back of a boat, often where the rudder is attached.
It might look simple, but its shape affects everything
Learn more here: pmrsailing.uk/sailing-less...
#Sailing #DinghySailing #LearnToSail #pmrsailing
🌊 Ready to catch the wind and embrace the sailing life? Your first sailing lesson is an adventure waiting to happen!
Read the full article on blog.theboatdb.com/your-firs... and sail to the future with knowledge.
#marinedatacloud #theboatapp #theboatdb #Blogarticle #LearnToSail
It’s the line that tensions the luff (front edge) of the sail, changing the sail’s shape.
Tighten = flatter sail (better in stronger wind)
Ease = fuller sail (more power in light wind)
pmrsailing.uk/sailing-less...
#SailingTerms #LearnToSail #DinghySailing #SailTrim #RiverSailing
Far from ordinary life.
Sail across the Indian Ocean aboard the brigantine NEPTUN.
👉 Apply now: https://brigantineneptun.com/apply-now/
#FarFromOrdinary #TallShipAdventure #SailTraining #IndianOceanCrossing #OceanAdventure #BluewaterSailing #WorldVoyage #LifeAtSea #LearnToSail #TraditionalSailing
Knot of the Week The Round Turn & Two Half Hitches.
Strong. Simple. Easy to undo. Perfect for tying up on pontoons and river moorings.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2026/02/knot...
#Sailing #LearnToSail #Knots
Keelboat or daggerboard dinghy — which is actually better for racing on the Thames?
Shallow water, short legs, constant tacks, shifty winds… the river changes everything.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2026/01/keel...
#Sailing #RiverThames #DinghySailing #Keelboats #ClubRacing #LearnToSail #pmrsailing
Far from ordinary life.
Sail across the Indian Ocean aboard the brigantine NEPTUN.
👉 Apply now: https://brigantineneptun.com/apply-now/
#FarFromOrdinary #TallShipAdventure #SailTraining #IndianOceanCrossing #OceanAdventure #BluewaterSailing #WorldVoyage #LifeAtSea #LearnToSail #TraditionalSailing
Sailing Term: Painter
Not a decorator but the rope attached to the bow of a dinghy.
Used for: • Tying up • Towing • Keeping control on shore
Simple term. Essential knowledge. pmrsailing.uk/sailing-less...
#LearnToSail #SailingEducation #DinghySailing #RiverThames #pmrsailing
Far from ordinary life.
Sail across the Indian Ocean aboard the brigantine NEPTUN.
👉 Apply now: https://brigantineneptun.com/apply-now/
#FarFromOrdinary #TallShipAdventure #SailTraining #IndianOceanCrossing #OceanAdventure #BluewaterSailing #WorldVoyage #LifeAtSea #LearnToSail #TraditionalSailing
Start yachting course = whole new obsession for the Kirsch’s….. #sailing #solentboattraining #learntosail #yacht
Far from ordinary life.
Sail across the Indian Ocean aboard the brigantine NEPTUN.
👉 Apply now: https://brigantineneptun.com/apply-now/
#FarFromOrdinary #TallShipAdventure #SailTraining #IndianOceanCrossing #OceanAdventure #BluewaterSailing #WorldVoyage #LifeAtSea #LearnToSail #TraditionalSailing
Why can’t boats just sail straight into the wind?
Because physics.
You’ve got to tack — and tacking angles make all the difference.
New blog for beginner sailors now live:
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/why-...
#LearnToSail #TackingAngles #SailingTips #pmrsailing
Thinking about reefing?
Then reef.
Shortening sail = more control, less heeling, fewer swims.
New blog explains when, why, and how.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/reef...
#SailingTips #Reefing #LearnToSail #pmrsailing
Buoyancy aids and lifejackets aren’t the same.
One helps you swim, the other keeps you alive — even if you can't.
Learn when to wear which, especially on the river vs. at sea.
pmrsailing.uk/sailing-less...
#SailingSafety #LearnToSail #pmrsailing #Lifejackets
Mark rounding can win or lose races.
Go wide in, tight out for a smoother, faster turn that keeps your boat powered and leaves the others in your wake.
New blog: pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/wide...
#DinghyRacing #LearnToSail #SailingTips #pmrsailing
When the wind blows one way and the stream pulls the other, sailing becomes a slow-motion strategy.
Read our latest upstream adventure — where the wind, the river, and the crew all had different ideas.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/adve...
#LearnToSail #RiverSailing #pmrsailing
Far from ordinary life.
Sail across the Indian Ocean aboard the brigantine NEPTUN.
👉 Apply now: https://brigantineneptun.com/apply-now/
#FarFromOrdinary #TallShipAdventure #SailTraining #IndianOceanCrossing #OceanAdventure #BluewaterSailing #WorldVoyage #LifeAtSea #LearnToSail #TraditionalSailing
What does the kicker do (besides confuse new sailors)?
This small rope makes a big difference to your downwind speed and upwind control.
New blog: How to use the kicker properly
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/sail...
#LearnToSail #SailingTips #pmrsailing
Dinghy not going where you want it to? Might be a balance issue.
Our blog explains why crew weight matters, and how simple shifts can stop you from swimming.
Read now: pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
#sailing #learntosail #dinghy #pmrsailing
We entered two races in the Autumn Series.
Light winds. Determined tacking. Glacial speed.
We came third… out of three.
But hey — third is still third.
New blog: pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-po...
#dinghyracing #learntosail #pmrsailing #autumnseries
Thinking of buying your first dinghy? Join a sailing club first.
You’ll learn faster, save money, and get expert advice (plus a good cup of tea).
Our latest blog explains why: pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/why-...
#sailing #learntosail #dinghy #riversailing #pmrsailing
What to wear sailing? Quick-dry layers, buoyancy aids, and old trainers.
What not to wear? Jeans. Ever.
Our latest blog shares the kit that keeps you safe and the mistakes we won’t repeat.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/what...
#LearnToSail #SailingTips #pmrsailing #RiverThames
A-Raters are thoroughbreds.
B-Raters are rare survivors.
The rest of us? Just happy to keep up.
Our blog: The Difference Between A-Raters, B-Raters, and the Rest of Us
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
#ThamesRaters #LearnToSail #RiverThames #pmrsailing
Why the Thames?
Shifty winds, strong stream, tricky bends — and the best classroom for sailing there is.
Our blog: pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/why-...
📖 pmrsailing.uk/blog
#LearnToSail #RiverThames #SailingSkills #pmrsailing
What really happens on race day?
From early rigging and starting line drama to mark roundings and the final push to the finish.
Learn what to expect (and how to keep your cool):
🔗 pmrsailing.uk/sailing-lessons/Learning-Racing.html
#LearnToSail #ClubRacing #RaceDay #pmrsailing
Capsizes happen. They do not need to be dramatic.
With the right technique, it is just a splash, a laugh, and back to sailing.
📖 Blog: Capsizing Without the Drama
👉 pmrsailing.uk/sailing-less...
#LearnToSail #CapsizeDrill #RiverThames #pmrsailing
