Coast of Illinois

R is for Reef. In Sailing – to Reef is to shorten a sail to maintain better control so that the boat is not overpowered by excessive ...

"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails."  ~William Art...

So, today class, we will discuss the Points of Sail. These are integral maneuvers which will become second nature in your sailing care...

Mother Mother Ocean... I have heard your call........ looking towards St. John, from the shore of Fort Recovery, Tortola There is ...

Navigation in sailing, or any other type of water sport, is complicated. There are maps, charts, lights, rules, exceptions to rules, mo...

Today we will discuss boat Motors. Or more importantly, why you should never put a powerful motor on a boat. Note Dad's hea...

If you haven't figured it out yet, the Coast of Illinois is pretty much dead center in the middle of the United States. With all t...