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?

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