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a good introduction to events and format of sailing at the Paralymic games – even though the results may be slightly out of date!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 - Websites
Listings are links to other websites where you can find photos, videos and information on this activity.
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Sailing NetworksA sailing based social networking site where you can meet and chat with other sailors. Also hosts many other useful features including crew finder, marine events calendar, second hand marketplace and global marine directory.
The Daily SailThe Daily Sail is packed full of sailing news articles. As well as this there are loads of photos, interviews and race blogs for your entertainment.
Disabled Sailing in the UKThis disabled sailing forum is intended to make it possible for disability to sailors to make contact and exchange information, experiences and opinions as part of an online community.
Paralympic SailorParalympic Sailor is dedicated to sailing news as well as introducing individuals to the fundamentals of competitive disability sailing.
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Paralympic Sailing 2012The London 2012 site provides loads of facts about Paralympic sailing as well as details on the competition to take place and its venue.
IFDSIFDS is the international association for disability sailing. The ‘Getting Started’ section of the website provides lots of useful information including tips on subjects such as accessing clubs and adapting boats.
Talk SailingThe Talk Sailing site has a forum, blog and sailing guide as well as news and information on many of the most well-known sailing events and races.
Yachting & Boating WorldYBW sailing is regularly updated with yachting news reviews and features, including race reports, practical advice and digital magazines.
Sail ScotlandSailScotland is the official sailing site of Scotland’s National Tourism Organisation. A host of information on sailing holidays and courses is available.
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