Sailing

One of the most important parts of a ship is its steering components. As man has evolved, so has the technology that has allowed men to traverse the seas. From the days of the Vikings, with the...

Although there are many types of sailboats, from tiny catboats to the large schooner, they each have similar parts. The sailboat's body is called the hull. The boat's front is called the bow,...

A Pan Pan call, often pronounced "PON PON" is an emergency call set out on channel 16 when the boat faces a difficult situation but there is no imminent danger.

Learn how the tiller is used to turn the rudder and steer the boat in this free online video lesson on sailing.

Sailboats are steered much the same way that any other boat is steered, through the tiller and rudder assembly. The instinct of most people is to steer a boat the same way that they would steer a...

If you are in the market for a boat, consider yourself lucky. Boating is a great hobby. It's loved the world over for its relaxing and challenging aspects. It doesn't matter if you are buying used...

If your boat uses a tiller as a steering system, you must learn to use it before heading out to open water. Here are the steps.

One of the first skills you need to master once your sails are rigged and you're on the water is the art of steering, which is a bit different in a sailboat with a wheel. In a tiller system, the...