Warrior Sailing Returns to St. Petersburg

Warrior Sailing Returns to St. Petersburg

Based out of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, this year’s participants experienced perfect conditions on Tampa Bay, with three full days of steady breeze. Warrior Sailing began in 2013 at the St. Petersburg Sailing Center. The first camp was attended by Special...
Understanding Sails and their Parts

Understanding Sails and their Parts

It’s safe to say a sailboat is only as good as its sails when you consider that capturing the wind’s energy is the premise behind what sailors do to propel their boats in a forward direction. A good captain will trim those said sails to be as efficient as possible and...
Sailing Terms Everyone Should Know

Sailing Terms Everyone Should Know

Knowing the right sailing terms to use on board a boat is not JUST a way of sounding super cool and impressing your friends. (Though it works for that, too.) It’s actually very useful, and sometimes crucial in communicating while you’re sailing. Some of the vocabulary...
Understanding Points of Sail

Understanding Points of Sail

The direction of the wind dictates the direction a sailboat can sail. Understanding the points of sail is vital to understanding how sailors orient themselves relative to the wind. The Points of Sail describe the range of courses a sailboat can and cannot travel. Read...