Activity Info
Sailing is the art of controlling a sailing vessel. By changing the rigging, rudder and dagger or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to change the direction and speed of a boat.
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Hints / Stunts / Tips
Paralympic SailingBBC sport provides a good introduction to events and format of sailing at the Paralymic games – even though the results may be slightly out of date!
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BBC Sport Jargon GuideThis BBC jargon guide is a great starting point for those wanting to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the sport of sailing. The website boasts a comprehensive, alphabetically arranged list of definitions of many of the most common nautical terms.
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Rooster SailingThe hints and tips section of the Rooster Sailing website consists of a host of great information in a variety of multimedia forms including videos, articles and information sheets.
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Get Involved
Sailing and Yacht Club DatabaseThis is a large directory of UK sailing and yacht clubs provided by noble marine insurance. Search by postcode, region, county, or name to find a club near you.
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Sea CadetsThe Sea Cadets is a maritime youth charity with 400 units based throughout the UK. The cadet corps is open to young people aged 12 to 18 and provides many opportunities to get involved in a wide-range of land and water based activities – including sailing!
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RYA SailabilitySailability is a RYA programme aiming to make sailing and boating accessible to those with a disability and their website makes an excellent starting point. The website’s club directory allows you to search by postcode or town to find your local Sailability Centre.
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Listings - Facebook
Listings are links to other websites where you can find photos, videos and information on this activity.
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Disabled Sailing/SailabilityThis group is intended to members of any Disabled Sailing Scheme or Sailability to Programme to discuss what does and doesn’t work.
Women in SailingThis is a small group based on the Yachting NSW Women’s Coaching Scholarship Program aiming to promote the sport of sailing to women all over the world.
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Facebook International Dinghy Sailing & Yacht ClubHuge group with over 5000 members. Boasts loads of discussion topics, the potential to organise local events, and even member discounts at a number of sailing stores!
Sea CadetsA general group providing an online meeting place for Sea Cadets to meet other likeminded people from all over the UK.
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