Fundamentals

Sailboat Parts Explained: Illustrated Guide (with Diagrams)

When you first get into sailing, there are a lot of sailboat parts to learn. Scouting for a good guide to all the parts, I couldn't find any, so I wrote one

By Shawn Buckles Sailing Guides
Cruising yacht with mainsail, headsail, and gennaker
The Ultimate Guide to Sail Types and Rigs (with Pictures)
Sailboat in front of NYC with Bermuda mainsail and Jib
Guide to Understanding Sail Rig Types (with Pictures)

Learn

How To Sail Into the Wind (in 7 Simple Steps)

Sailing into the wind seems like Poseidon's magic, but once you learn how to set up your sails and hold the correct course, you can do it. This article

By Matej Stepan Sailing Guides
Sailor's point of view heeling into the sunset
What’s the Largest Boat One Person Can Operate?
3 Sailboats with dark sails under dark clouds at sunset
Is It Dangerous to Sail in a Thunderstorm?

Cost

How Much Do Sailing Lessons Cost?

If you're new to sailing and want to learn the old-fashioned way, you need to take sailing lessons. But are they as expensive as people say? And what's a good

By Shawn Buckles Beginner Info
Lean sailboat in blue, protected waters with just the mainsail up
How Much Sailboats Cost On Average (380+ Prices Compared)
Wooden boardwalk in marina with boats tied up on either side
How Much Does it Cost to Dock a Boat for a Year?
Beautiful white gaff-rigged cutter with gaff top sail and two staysails
How Much Do New Sails Cost?

All Beginner Info Articles

How Are (Super) Yachts Transported? - 3 Surprising Ways

By Desiree Vilar in Beginner Info

How Many Super Yachts Are There In the World?

By Sophia Roa in Beginner Info

What Fuel Do Yachts Use? (All Types Explained in Detail)

By Desiree Vilar in Beginner Info

What Size Yacht Requires a Crew? (For Different Lengths)

By Desiree Vilar in Beginner Info

At What Size Is a Boat Considered a Yacht? (Does Size Matter)

By Sophia Roa in Beginner Info

How Long Does It Take to Build a Wooden Boat? (Hand-Made)

By Sophia Roa in Beginner Info

Who Owns the Yachts On Below Deck? (Valor, Ohana, My Seanna)

By Sophia Roa in Beginner Info

What Is the Fastest Point of Sail? (Comfortable & Efficient)

By William Porter in Beginner Info

The Cost to Rebuild an Inboard Boat Engine

By William Porter in Beginner Info

What's the Best Rig for Single-Handed Sailing?

By William Porter in Beginner Info

How Much Does a Boat Engine Oil Change Cost?

By William Porter in Beginner Info

The Perfect Size Catamaran to Sail Around the World

By William Porter in Beginner Info

The Best Boat for Caribbean Island Hopping (Type and Size)

By William Porter in Beginner Info

The Best Time of Year to Boat from Florida to Bahamas

By William Porter in Beginner Info

How Long Does it Take to Sail from New Zealand to Tahiti?

By William Porter in Beginner Info

How Dangerous Is It to Sail Across the Pacific?

By William Porter in Beginner Info

How Much Does a Bimini Top Cost? (3 Examples)

By Matej Stepan in Beginner Info

What's the Largest Sailboat You Can Trailer?

By William Porter in Beginner Info

How Much Does a Sailboat Dodger Cost? (Save Money)

By Matej Stepan in Beginner Info

Centerboard (Swing Keel) vs. Fixed Keel: Pros and Cons

By Matej Stepan in Beginner Info

How Much Does it Cost to Transport a Sailboat? (Road vs Crew)

By William Porter in Beginner Info

Can You Sail With a Bimini Top Up?

By William Porter in Beginner Info

How Long Does it Take to Sail from California to Japan?

By William Porter in Beginner Info

How Long Does it Take to Sail from Hawaii to Tahiti?

By William Porter in Beginner Info

How Much Does a Sailboat Mast Replacement Cost?

By Matej Stepan in Beginner Info

What Are the Fastest Types of Sailboat (and Why)?

By William Porter in Beginner Info

At What Temperature Will a Boat Engine Freeze?

By William Porter in Beginner Info

What is a Swing or Lifting Keel? 14 Pros and Cons Explained

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info

How Big Should a Sailboat Be to Sail Around the World?

By Matej Stepan in Beginner Info

Do You Need a License to Sail Around the World?

By William Porter in Beginner Info

Spinnaker vs. Gennaker: the Difference Explained

By William Porter in Beginner Info

How Do Marine Toilets Work? (VacuFlush, Vetus, Jabsco)

By Elizabeth Harris in Beginner Info

How Much Water Does A Marine Toilet Use?

By Elizabeth Harris in Beginner Info

Types of Dinghies: How to Pick the Right One For You

By William Porter in Beginner Info

Pros and Cons of the Wing Keel (5 Surprising Benefits)

By Matej Stepan in Beginner Info

Why Are Used Sailboats So Cheap? (5 Surprising Reasons)

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info

Can You Use RV Antifreeze to Winterize a Boat?

By William Porter in Beginner Info

How Long Does it Take to Sail Across the Pacific?

By Elizabeth Harris in Beginner Info

How To Self Isolate as a Liveaboard Sailor (7 Tips)

By Elizabeth Harris in Beginner Info

The Best Home Exercises for Sailors (Workout Plan)

By Elizabeth Harris in Beginner Info

Buying Etiquette: How To Make an Offer on a Boat

By William Porter in Beginner Info

15 Surprising Benefits of a Ketch Rig (and 7 Cons)

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info

12 Surprising Advantages of a Gaff Rig (and Some Cons)

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info

9 Things You Can Do Now To Become A Yacht Captain

By Elizabeth Harris in Beginner Info

Here Are the Most Stable Boat Hull Designs (with Examples)

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info

What Type of Hull Handles Rough Water the Best?

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info

The Minimum Water Depth for Different Types of Boats

By Matej Stepan in Beginner Info

How To Live on a Sailboat: Consider These 5 Things

By William Porter in Beginner Info

Here's What Shoes to Wear Sailing (and which not)

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info

List of 50 Popular Sailboat Brands (With Examples)

By Matej Stepan in Beginner Info

How To Use Your Mainsheet Traveler (The Right Way)

By Matej Stepan in Beginner Info

Here's What to Wear Sailing in the UK

By Elizabeth Harris in Beginner Info

How Much Does It Cost To Get a Captain's License?

By Matej Stepan in Beginner Info

You Need This Much Water on a Boat (Per Person Per Day)

By Matej Stepan in Beginner Info
Gaff rigged white schooner

17 Sailboat Types Explained: How To Recognize Them

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info

How Often Should You Antifoul a Boat?

By William Porter in Beginner Info
Sailboat half sunk under grey sky

Boat Insurance Should Cover These 10 Basic Things

By William Porter in Beginner Info

Does Boat Insurance Cover Sinking?

By William Porter in Beginner Info
Infographic for Marine Navigation Lights Rules based on sailboat size

Boat Navigation Lights Rules: Illustrated Beginners Guide

By William Porter in Beginner Info
Sailboat with anchor chain in sand

How To Measure Your Anchor Chain Size (Two Ways)

By William Porter in Beginner Info
Canal lock in city of Amsterdam with old buildings

Average Canal Lock Size: UK, the Netherlands, France

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info

The Average Cost of Replacing Risers and Manifolds

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
Sail instructor tows seven dinghies with a powerboat

How Much Do Sailing Lessons Cost?

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
Sailing regatta with dozen sailboats in race

Is Sailing a Sport? (Spoiler: yes, it definitely is)

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
3 Sailboats with dark sails under dark clouds at sunset

Is It Dangerous to Sail in a Thunderstorm?

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
OVNI aluminum sailboat at anchor in calm bay

The Pros and Cons of an Aluminum Sailboat

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
Sunset over sea

How Far Can You Sail In One Day?

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
Two-masted, classical sailboat sailing under power

How Much Fuel Does a Sailboat Use?

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
Wooden boardwalk in marina with boats tied up on either side

How Much Does it Cost to Dock a Boat for a Year?

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
Beautiful white gaff-rigged cutter with gaff top sail and two staysails

How Much Do New Sails Cost?

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
Small sailboat in middle of huge blue sea

What Is Bluewater Sailing?

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
Italian sailboats with blue sails competing in sunny weather

How Are Sail Numbers Assigned? (And how to pick yours)

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
Hawaiian ocean with vulcanic mountains

How Long Does it Take to Sail from San Diego to Hawaii?

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
Sailboat in coastal waters with desert hill in the background

The Difference Between Freshwater and Saltwater Boats

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
Smooth water sailboat panorama with dusk setting in

What is the Average Speed of a Sailboat?

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
Sailboat in Tropical shallow water

How Long Does it Take to Sail Around the World?

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info
Sailor's point of view heeling into the sunset

What’s the Largest Boat One Person Can Operate?

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info

What is the Ideal Wind Speed for Sailing?

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info

How Long Does it Take to Sail Across the Atlantic? (With Maps)

By Shawn Buckles in Beginner Info