The main 30 parts of a sail boat
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Category: Sailing
How do sailboats sail up wind
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Sailing upwind, a maneuver that challenges sailors and boats alike, is a testament to the intricate dance between the wind and the vessel’s design. This seemingly counterintuitive process involves navigating a sailboat against the direction of the wind, a feat achieved through a combination of physics, sail design, and the skillful manipulation of both the …
Summer 2023 – Video
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It was a long wait to return to Baddeck and get Sonas ready for a July sail. The stuffing box, rudder mount and prop shaft alignment had been done over the winter. Now with full sails and empty pockets, I’m off with Allan. Time for a little video. Allan Casey’s “Lakeland: Journeys into the Soul …
Search and rescue…
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On day 3 We stopped at the passage between the Crammond Islands, during anchor setting and reversing to get a good hold as a storm came in from the south, the prop vanished… oops! Well someone has to try and find it in 15 feet of water. And well, at 10 feet it was dark …
Orangedale
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Nestled in the heart of Cape Breton, the quaint village of Orangedale unfolds like a hidden gem, with its charm amplified by the rhythmic echoes of its past—the Orangedale Railway Museum. This picturesque corner of Nova Scotia, surrounded by rolling hills and overlooking the shimmering waters of the Bras d’Or Lake, encapsulates the essence of …
Springtime Preparation
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Preparing Your Sailboat for Launch: A Comprehensive 20-Item ChecklistThe list of To-Dos grows as does the mess of parts and sailing paraphernalia sitting on the office floor. Fuel filters, oil filters, electrical bits, bights of rope, radio batteries chartplotter cords, etc. Somehow it will all come together! Preparing Your Sailboat for Launch: A Comprehensive 20-Item …
Summer ends 2022
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After the interesting situation of no propulsion given the separation of the transmission and the propeller flanges, we sailing Sonas out of Maskells bay to Baddeck Marine. Sailing into a crowded harbour with no engine is not without some stress, but we wheeled her into the wind at almost the correct mooring buoy. The issue …
Sunny Ride
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Summer Sonas – Video
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Sailing Sonas (Douglas 32) on Bras d’Or Lake (Mi’kmawi’simk: Pitupaq) is an experience like no other. This lake is an irregular estuary located in the centre of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is connected to the open sea and is affected by the tide. Additionally, fresh water flows into the lake from …
Mast Step – Douglas 32
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A mast step is a crucial component of a sailboat that serves as the base or support structure for the mast. It plays a pivotal role in distributing the loads and forces generated by the mast, ensuring stability and structural integrity. The mast step is located at the base of the mast and connects it …