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?

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