tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-349867192011-09-22T11:21:35.875-07:00All about sailing, vacations, cruising and related offshore-topicsChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553666199706560330noreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34986719.post-1170144399553814702007-01-30T00:00:00.000-08:002007-01-30T00:06:39.763-08:00Hey sailors, I have been busy the last couple of months, but since it is cold and icy these days, there's not a great deal of sailing feasible anyways. Originally I had planned to work on the <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com">website </a>and add a decent section on knots and ropes - in fact, I have already started working on it - but unfortunately, couldn't find the time to continue with it.<br /><br />In the meantime, stay tuned for the start of a new season in spring and enjoy some photos from last year - such as <a href="http://www.annemiekvankinderen.com/sailingphoto/">these pictures </a>that I have found recently.<br /><br />Smooth sailing,<br /><br />Chris<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34986719-117014439955381470?l=sailingahead.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553666199706560330noreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34986719.post-1160679865484866882006-10-12T11:54:00.000-07:002006-10-12T12:04:25.493-07:00Let me draw your attention to the articles on legal issues such as those on<a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/boat/theft-protection.htm"> theft-protection</a>, <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/boat/yacht-insurance.htm">boat insurances</a> and<a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/boat/stolen-yacht.htm"> identifying a stolen boat</a>. More are in work.<br /><br />In the meantime, there are other resources available on websites you can find on <a href="http://dmoz.org/Shopping/Vehicles/Watercraft/Parts_and_Accessories/">DMOZ</a>. There is also a great site where you can list <a href="http://www.stolenboats.org.uk/">stolen boats </a>in the UK. For boat-articles of all kind, I recommend <a href="http://yachtsurvey.com/">this </a>website. It covers some related safety and theft topics.<br /><br />So long, smooth sailing,<br /><br />Chris<br /><br />PS: The winter is coming - don't forget to check out SailingAhead's articles on <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/boat/winterizing-yacht.htm">winterizing a boat</a>, <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/boat/teak-care.htm">teak care</a> and <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/boat/stripping-boat.htm">stripping a boat for paint-work</a>; ideal for days your boat is laid ashore!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34986719-116067986548486688?l=sailingahead.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553666199706560330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34986719.post-1160474483170513402006-10-10T02:54:00.000-07:002006-10-10T03:01:23.176-07:00Just a quick reminder that one of the main reasons why I have set up a blog was to get some feedback and allow interactivity - so drop me a line here on blogger if you feel you got something to say about SailingAhead.<br /><br />A hint for beginners: There are plenty of articles on SailingAhead that make a good introduction to sailing: <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/information/history_sailing_I.htm">The History of Sailing </a>in two parts gives some historical background - and the <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/information/science_sailing.htm">Science of Sailing</a> will tell you a bit about the theory behind the sport.<br /><br />But there are also "specialist topics" such as an introduction to <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/information/land-sailing.htm">landsailing</a>, <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/information/catamaran-classes.htm">catamarans </a>or<a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/information/ice-sailing.htm"> ice sailing</a>. For the cruisers among you, there's an into on how to get started on <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/vacations/start-cruise-charter.htm">international cruising - by yacht charter</a>.<br /><br />Hope you find some inspiration! Smooth sailing,<br /><br />Chris<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34986719-116047448317051340?l=sailingahead.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553666199706560330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34986719.post-1159880916418819582006-10-03T06:02:00.000-07:002006-10-03T06:08:36.426-07:00I have launched a new feature in which I plan to ask 10 work-related questions to well-established sailing photographers. This week, we start with Dr. Bruce McDonald, a <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/pictures/photo-mcdonald.htm">sailing photographer from Austin, Texas</a>. <br /><br />I like photography myself and you have probably noticed the two articles that offer practical advice for sailors that want to take pictures themselves: The <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/pictures/sailing-photography.htm">Guide to Sailing Photography </a>and my <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/pictures/sailing-pictures.htm">10 steps to great sailing pictures</a>.<br /><br />For impressions from the pro, check out the <a href="http://www.mcdonaldphoto.com/sailingphotography.html">sailing photography </a>site by Dr. McDonald. Stay tuned and smooth sailing,<br /><br />Chris<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34986719-115988091641881958?l=sailingahead.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553666199706560330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34986719.post-1159612437623504462006-09-30T03:25:00.000-07:002006-09-30T03:33:57.630-07:00Health and Safety are issues that every sailor is concerned about - or at least, should be. Personally, I am not a big friend of over-emphasizing the dangers of sailing over the fun of it, because I view sailing as a very safe sport compared to many others.<br /><br />Nevertheless, it is important to be aware of the risks involved with sailing and how to act in case of a health and safety issue. The new articles aim to provide information about <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/vacations/acoustic-distress-signals.htm">acoustic </a>and <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/vacations/visual-distress-signals.htm">visual distress signals</a>, an<a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/vacations/yacht-piracy.htm"> introduction to Modern Yacht Piracy </a>and <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/vacations/high-risk-piracy.htm">High-risk areas</a> of them, <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/vacations/first-aid-conscious.htm">First Aid for Conscious</a> and <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/vacations/first-aid-unconscious.htm">Unconscious Victims</a>, a guide to <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/vacations/seasickness.htm">seasickness </a>and its <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/vacations/treat-seasickness.htm">treatment</a>, a checklist for a <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/gear/first-aid-kit.htm">Yachting First Aid Kit</a>, a guide to <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/vacations/cruise-health-risksI.htm">horrible cruise diseases </a>and health risks and a general introduction to <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/vacations/cruise_health.htm">Health and Safety for sailors</a>.<br /><br />It was quite a bit of work to put all these things together, so I hope that you will find it useful and I'm looking forward to getting some feedback here on the BLOG!<br /><br />Smooth sailing,<br /><br />Chris<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34986719-115961243762350446?l=sailingahead.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553666199706560330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34986719.post-1159301460782153862006-09-26T12:59:00.000-07:002006-09-26T13:11:00.790-07:00Since I have neglected the "<a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/sailing-information.htm">sailing information</a>" section in the last couple of weeks, I felt that it was getting time to write some new articles for it. I always intended to create a section on SailingAhead.com that would specifically target beginners and sailors that are looking for concise, basic information.<br /><br />Now I uploaded two new articles and hope you will find them useful: One is giving an introduction to <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/information/tides.htm">tides and tidal currents</a>. I was trained as a sailor on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean">Mediterranean </a>myself and so rembemer very well the first time I sailed on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Ocean">Atlantic Ocean </a>where the tidal range is much higher than in the Med. Since then, I think that beginners should really know the basics about tides and hope that my article will help to improve the understanding of ebbing and flooding water masses.<br /><br />The second article deals with the <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/information/colregs.htm">ColRegs and the art of avoiding collisions at sea</a>. This set of rules are issued by the <a href="http://www.imo.org/">International Maritime Organization </a>and aim to regulate traffic at sea.<br /><br />Oh, and actually there's a third new article online for about a week: an introduction to <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com/information/racing.htm">how to start racing a sailboat</a>; this one is a bit preliminary, since I planned to write a series on basic sailing techniques first, but well, there it is.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy the new articles - if so or if you think you know how to improve them / spotted mistakes, please leave a comment here on the blog! Every input is most appreciated!<br /><br />Smooth sailing,<br /><br />Chris<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34986719-115930146078215386?l=sailingahead.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553666199706560330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34986719.post-1159179724973620992006-09-25T03:18:00.000-07:002006-09-25T03:22:04.980-07:00The new blog of my sailing website <a href="http://www.sailingahead.com">http://www.sailingahead.com</a> goes online! The website will still provide you with lots of solid information about sailing and all related topics, I intend to post current affairs and news here on the blog.<br /><br />In addition, I will post what's new on Sailingahead.com to allow you to keep up-dated about new articles or changes on the website. Finally, I hope that the blog will allow a higher degree of interactivity - here you can post comments, suggestions or criticism.<br /><br />Sailingahead.com has grown to about 100 unique visitors a day - I hope to get some feedback from the community here soon! 'Til then: smooth sailing,<br /><br />Chris<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34986719-115917972497362099?l=sailingahead.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553666199706560330noreply@blogger.com0