Sailing tips
What’s not in the brochure
August 4, 2020
The story of our first off-shore passage. The preparation, the experience and the lessons. First published in Boating New Zealand 2007, included for our sailors dreaming of casting-off for a tropical paradise.
Five survival tips for your first family offshore experience
August 4, 2020
5 easy tips if you are planning to take your family off-shore.
Trip Report (TR)
July 1, 2020
Great Escape sailors are required to file a trip report with Russell Radio (VHF Channel 63) when they depart and close off their trip report at the end of the day when they are safely anchored or have returned to the Great Escape Base.
Basics of sail trim
June 18, 2020
Fundamental guidelines to trim “change” the sails to reflect the boat’s angle to the wind (point of sail). What to look for with your “tell tales” and how to get back to ideal trim.
What to wear
June 10, 2020
You don’t need fancy gear to go sailing. Comfortable clothes you can move in and layers to cater for changing conditions work best. A good jacket and waterproof trousers are also useful to protect from wind and rain.
Weather for sailors
January 21, 2020
Weather, tides and currents are important to sailors. You need to be aware of forecast conditions and to be able […]
Contact
/// Floating Office,
Doug’s Boatyard, 1 Richardson Street,
Opua, Bay of Islands
PO Box 461, Paihia 0247, New Zealand
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