Sailing 101 (8)
All great sailors share one common trait -- knowing that they don't know it all. Every trip out of the slip is a potential learning experience. Every article or book contains something new. From a different way to tie a familiar knot to someone else's idea of a properly trimmed sail, it's worth knowing about. This area covers the basics of sailing and sailboats and resources for learning more.

Buying a Sailboat (7)
Reviews and descriptions of new and used sailboats. Advice on selecting and purchasing the perfect sailboat for various types of sailing -- day-sailing, weekend cruisers, long-distance voyaging and racing.

Chartering (7)
Sailboat charters offer sailing vacations in exotic locations. Chartering a boat is a great way to expand your sailing horizons as well as to hone your sailing skills. Check inside for information about charter locations, companies, boats and certification to skipper a sailboat in paradise.

Cruising (8)
From a weekend at a secluded cove to voyaging around the world, cruising on a sailboat is a special experience. Whether you are an "old salt" or just planning your first cruise, you're in the right place to find reviews, destinations, boat and equipment profiles.

Racing (19)
Racing on sailboats is teamwork personified. Everyone depends on everyone else performing at their peak. And all aboard depend on the boat and her gear being in top condition. You have come to the right place to look at race boats and equipment and skipper and crew tips and techniques. From nailing the start to jibe sets heading for the finish line, it's here.

Maintenance (5)
A sailboat is all about fun. Someone else's sailboat, that is. Owning a boat offers opportunities for lots of fun, but for lots of work, too. Proper upkeep of your sailboat ensures that it will be ready to go play on that unexpected sunny, windy day and that it will get you home with a big grin. Check here for ideas and tips to keep your beauty in tip top shape.

Seamanship (5)
The term "yachtsman" used to be hard-won and coveted. Yachtsmen (and women) sailed around the world on small boats with basic tools. They safely piloted their craft through all types of weather and found their way in and out of exotic (and local) harbors. Yachtsmen practiced good seamanship. Look here for information on navigation, communication, docking, anchoring, heavy weather sailing and more.

Navigation (6)
Safely navigating a sailboat means knowing where your boat is, where you want it to go and identifying any obstacles or dangers between the two. Navigation can be as simple as eyes, ears and smell. It can be as complicated as downloading data from satellites to computers. Come on in to find information that will help you safely get there from here.

Weather (6)
Great weather usually means a great day of sailing. But bad weather can mean more than a bad day on the water. It can wreck equipment, your boat and even put lives in danger. Knowing the weather forecast before you go -- and while you are offshore -- is essential. Tips and resources are here for accurate weather forecasting.

Safety (7)
Safe sailing is the foundation for all other kinds of sailing -- fun sailing, fast sailing, long-distance sailing. Sailing safety is essential information for anyone stepping on-board a sailboat. Look inside to find tips and techniques for keeping accidents from happening and effectively dealing with them if (when) they do.

Life Aboard (8)
Someone once described life aboard a sailboat as being like standing in a cold shower tearing up hundred-dollar bills. It does not have to be that way. Look here for tips and gear to make life aboard more comfortable. You'll find reviews and descriptions of sailing gear and clothing, books, music, and videos as well as cooking tips and recipes for a gourmet experience afloat.

2008 Olympic Sailing (18)