Category: Races and Competitions

Sailing clubs are avenues for not only learning about how to sail or enjoy sailing, but they are also avenues for social and lifestyle improvement. Here are some benefits of joining a sailing club. Gain Experience Through Training As a sailor, you will be needing plenty of experience and confidence while sailing. To handle a sailboat requires some expertise. A sailing club has a well-structured sailing curriculum to train you on how to handle yourself while on a sailboat. Access To Vessels As a member of a sailing club, you…

Sailing is a very popular outdoor recreational activity and almost everyone loves it. It’s exciting and adventurous because when you are on a sailboat, you are surrounded by water and fresh air letting you have fun and try something new. Here are some things to do while on a sailboat. Scuba Diving Another thing that you can do on a sailboat is scuba diving. You can dive some feet underwater in scuba gear. You will find the underwater world interesting. Scuba diving keeps your heart healthy by regulating your breathing…

If you love sailing and want to take it a notch higher by competing in races and competitions, here are some top sailing competitions in the world. Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Australia  This sailing race takes place on Boxing Day each year in Australia.  Sailors start in Sydney and finish in Hobart, Tasmania. It is one sailing competition that has featured more women in its history. Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta, the Caribbean This sailing race has been sponsored by Heineken since 1983. The four-day world-class regatta attracts thousands…