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Rigging a double handed dinghy

All dinghies are slightly different in the way in which they rig and sail but many of the principles...

Sailing Clubs in Poole

Rockley Junior Sailing Club This is a weekly club run on a Saturday morning at Poole Park. The idea...

Reefing a dinghy

Reefing a dinghy is where you reduce the sail size to make the boat more manageable in stronger winds....

Man overboard drill

Although this does not happen that often it is worth being prepared for this just in case. The MOB and...

Gybing land drill

Set the scene: A gybe is done when you are sailing downwind and where we turn the back of the boat...

Righting a capsized dinghy

Knowing what to do when a dinghy capsizes is an important part of learning to sail and being self sufficient...

Buying a Dinghy - Where to look

You have decided sailing is for you, you have worked your way through the many different kinds of dinghies...

Choosing the right dinghy for you

Choosing a dinghy can be a confusing thing. There are as many to choose from as a when buying a new...

Introduction to dinghy sailing

So you fancy taking up dinghy sailing and you are not sure what that first step should be. Well look...