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- Tobago - The Place for your Vacation Holiday - Paradise - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Clive PetersonTobago, the place for your vacation holiday. Tobago has a land area of 300km² (116miles²), and is approximately 42km (26 miles) long and 11km (7 miles) wide. The population is about 51,000, approximately 17,500 of which live in the capital, Scarborough. The climate is tropical, and the islands ...
Views: 1189 - Learning How to Sail - Spinnaker Chutes - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Clive PetersonFollowing an article I wrote on learning to sail with a spinnaker, I thought it may be worth introducing to the beginner and sailors that have not had the pleasure of using a spinnaker chute. Designed in America for the Flying Dutchman class it has proven it worth in many sailing races that ...
Views: 2037(1 vote) - Chosing Tobago for your Wedding Day - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Clive PetersonGetting married on this beautiful Paradise Island of Tobago is very popular as you would expect from this great location. "Scenic lush gardens, white and golden sandy beaches, blue warm waters of the Caribbean Sea with fantastic coral reefs, romantic sunsets." This Island is fast ...
Views: 937(1 vote) - Tobago for your Wedding Day - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Clive PetersonIf you are planning on getting married, then you must consider Tobago. Paradise Island, sensational solitary sandy beaches with tall coconut palms, turquoise blue warm Caribbean Sea, perpetual summer, friendly people, and sweet fragrance of exotic flowers next to the soft rhythm of the gentle ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Tobago for your Wedding Day - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Clive PetersonIf you are planning on getting married, then you must consider Tobago. Paradise Island, sensational solitary sandy beaches with tall coconut palms, turquoise blue warm Caribbean Sea, perpetual summer, friendly people, and sweet fragrance of exotic flowers next to the soft rhythm of the gentle ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - Learn How to Sail - Sailing Terminology - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Clive PetersonThinking about starting Sailing or Yachting and Sailing off into the Sunset? Then please read on! You are probably like many people, you would love to sail, but do not know the first thing about sailing and where to start. I have included in this article an extensive list on sailing ...
Views: 989 - Sailing Tobago - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Clive PetersonThe Lat Long co-ordinates for Scarborough the main port in Tobago is 11 degrees 12 Minutes North and 60 degrees 44 minutes West. There are two main ports of entry into Tobago, Scarborough to the south side of the Island and Charlotteville north-east of the Island. Tobago is a very pretty ...
Views: 1303 - How to Sail - Understanding Tidal Flows - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Clive PetersonTidal flows are an important part of navigation at sea and have to be considered when plotting your course to steer. The gravitational forces created by the sun and moon on the rotation of the earth, affect the rise and fall of ocean water, this is called tide and happens twice each ...
Views: 1464 - How to Sail - Navigation & Chart Plotting - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Clive PetersonSailing Navigation - Why Nautical Charts are Essential Many new boating people who are out in the sea do not feel important to carry nautical charts on board. I must say that it is a risky habit. A nautical chart gives you the relevant information required to make a safe passage plan using the ...
Views: 2013 - How to Sail - Anchoring Your Boat - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Clive PetersonWhen lying at anchor there are certain points to consider when choosing your anchorage. 1, Weather and Sea conditions. 2, Depth of water and sea bed condition from the chart. 3, Tidal flow, current strength, local hazards at the area to anchor, cables, rocks, fishing nets etc. 4, Distance ...
Views: 1161 - How to Sail - Safe Boating Tips - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Clive PetersonLearning to Sail - Safe Boating Tips Here are few hot tips when learning to sail that will make your boating not only enjoyable but safe too. 1. Be Wise to Read the Weather You must be wise enough to check the local weather before you depart for boating. Radio, TV, and coast guard ...
Views: 1168 - How to Sail - Dingy Sailing Boats - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Clive PetersonIf you are about to learn how to sail then I would recommend starting out with the practical side of the sport in a small sailing boat preferably on a lake or river. I can’t speak for everywhere but in the UK we have plenty of sailing clubs that have a fleet of small craft to learn the basics ...
Views: 1902 - Learning to Sail - Basic Rules and Regulations of Sailing - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Clive PetersonSailing on the seas or racing on water can be thrilling. Nevertheless, you should observe and follow specific rules and regulations to ensure safety of all at sea. Fundamental rules of sailing include: • International Maritime Organization has devised specific rules like International ...
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