Latest posts tagged with #PMRSailing on Bluesky
I think I might actually be organised for our sailing holiday
Insurance
Taxi
Cash
Kit
Cameras + storage system
Big question now…
Do I need salopettes for Croatia in April?
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2026/04/have...
#Sailing #Planning #Preparation #RiskManagement #pmrsailing
Setting an anchor looks easy — until it isn’t.
There is a bit more to it than dropping it over the side and hoping for the best.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2026/03/sett...
#Sailing #Boating #Seamanship #AnchorHandling #LearnToSail #pmrsailing
Regular boat maintenance makes all the difference
Before every sail I now do a quick 5-minute check:
✔ Sheets
✔ Halyards
✔ Knots
✔ Fittings
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-...
#SailingLife #BoatMaintenance #RiverSailing #LearnToSail #pmrsailing
Can you sail in <5mph wind on the Thames with a strong current?
Yes… but if your boat speed is less than the current, you’re going backwards
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2026/03/can-...
#Sailing #Leadership #SkillDevelopment #Learning #PMRSailing
What camera do you take sailing?
GoPro – capture everything
360 – never miss a moment
DSLR – create something special
Real answer? Take two, or all of them
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2026/03/holi...
#SailingAdventure #BoatLife #GoPro #Insta360 #PhotographyLife #PMRSailing
Sailing Term of the Week: The Transom
The transom is the flat panel at the back of a boat, often where the rudder is attached.
It might look simple, but its shape affects everything
Learn more here: pmrsailing.uk/sailing-less...
#Sailing #DinghySailing #LearnToSail #pmrsailing
Knot of the Week The Bowline.
Often called the King of Knots, the bowline creates a secure loop that won’t slip but can still be untied easily after heavy load.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2026/03/knot...
#Sailing #NauticalKnots #KnotOfTheWeek #LearnSailing #DinghySailing #SailingLife #PMRSailing
Knot of the Week: Sheet Bend The knot that joins two ropes (even if they’re different thicknesses) without starting an argument.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2026/02/knot...
#Sailing #Seamanship #Knots #DinghySailing #RYA #pmrsailing
Sailing term of the day: Heeling That’s when the boat leans over because the wind is giving your sails a bit too much enthusiasm. pmrsailing.uk/sailing-less...
#Sailing #Learning #DinghySailing #ContinuousImprovement #pmrsailing
Nearly every dinghy today uses a Bermuda rig.
But rivers aren’t the sea — shifty wind, trees, bridges, dead patches.
Is the “best” rig really best for river sailing?
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2026/02/near...
#Sailing #RiverThames #DesignThinking #LearningToSail #PMRSailing
Sailing term of the day: The Forestay
It doesn’t get trimmed. It doesn’t get adjusted much. But without it… your mast won’t stay where you expect it to.
What is a forestay and why does it matter?
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-...
#SailingEducation #LearningToSail #pmrsailing
Keelboat or daggerboard dinghy — which is actually better for racing on the Thames?
Shallow water, short legs, constant tacks, shifty winds… the river changes everything.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2026/01/keel...
#Sailing #RiverThames #DinghySailing #Keelboats #ClubRacing #LearnToSail #pmrsailing
Sailing Term: Painter
Not a decorator but the rope attached to the bow of a dinghy.
Used for: • Tying up • Towing • Keeping control on shore
Simple term. Essential knowledge. pmrsailing.uk/sailing-less...
#LearnToSail #SailingEducation #DinghySailing #RiverThames #pmrsailing
Want more speed or control?
Check your outhaul.
Tight = flat = fast in wind.
Loose = full = power in light breeze.
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We explain how this simple control can reshape your mainsail and your race.
#SailingTips #Outhaul #pmrsailing
No wind.
No speed.
Just... drifting.
We’ve all had those days. Here's how to make the most of light-air sailing — and maybe even move forward.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/11/why-...
#DinghySailing #LightWind #pmrsailing
Yelling into a crackly VHF? Doesn’t help.
We’ve compiled the safety boat radio calls that actually work during chaos — short, clear, and calm.
Read the tips:
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/11/safe...
#SailingSafety #VHFskills #pmrsailing
Rudder fall off? No problem.
You can still steer a sailboat — using just the sails and your body weight.
We explain how to luff up, bear away, and even tack without touching the tiller.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/11/sail...
#SailingSkills #NoRudderNoProblem #pmrsailing
Loud engines are helpful… until they're not.
Electric safety boats are changing the game.
We look at why silence helps during capsizes and why our Whaly’s quiet approach makes a big difference.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/11/elec...
#SailingSafety #ElectricBoating #pmrsailing
Sailors call it the boom for a reason.
It’s not just a pole – it’s a swinging reminder to duck.
We explore why it’s called a boom, what it does, and how to avoid hearing it the hard way.
Read more: pmrsailing.uk/sailing-less...
#SailingTerms #pmrsailing #DinghySailing
The UTSC AGM: no spinnakers, no capsizes, but still vital.
We planned races, set the social calendar, and launched our first ever UTSC Club Calendar featuring members’ photos.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
#SailingClub #BehindTheScenes #pmrsailing #AGM
Time to lay up the fleet.
Dozens of wooden boats safely tucked into the Century Boathouse for the winter.
We even had to double-stack to make them all fit.
Boat Tetris, anyone?
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/11/layi...
#SailingClubLife #WinterStorage #WoodenBoats #pmrsailing
Steering in reverse feels backwards — because it is!
Learn how to control your powerboat in tight spots using reverse gear like a pro.
New blog: pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/powe...
#Powerboating #SafetyBoatSkills #pmrsailing #BoatHandling
Mooring on a river looks easy — until you're caught between wind, current, and a pontoon that just won’t behave.
Today’s blog: The hidden skill of mooring on the Thames.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
#SailingTips #RiverSailing #DinghySailing #pmrsailing
Why can’t boats just sail straight into the wind?
Because physics.
You’ve got to tack — and tacking angles make all the difference.
New blog for beginner sailors now live:
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/why-...
#LearnToSail #TackingAngles #SailingTips #pmrsailing
Frosty breeze? Chilly Thames?
Here’s how we layer up and launch through the last of Autumn (and into Winter) without turning blue.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/gett...
#ColdWeatherSailing #DinghyLife #pmrsailing #SailingTips
Should the safety boat call out rule breaches during a race?
It’s tempting — but should they umpire or just stay silent?
New blog explores the line between safety and fairness.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
#SailingRacing #SafetyBoat #pmrsailing
Thinking about reefing?
Then reef.
Shortening sail = more control, less heeling, fewer swims.
New blog explains when, why, and how.
pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/reef...
#SailingTips #Reefing #LearnToSail #pmrsailing
Buoyancy aids and lifejackets aren’t the same.
One helps you swim, the other keeps you alive — even if you can't.
Learn when to wear which, especially on the river vs. at sea.
pmrsailing.uk/sailing-less...
#SailingSafety #LearnToSail #pmrsailing #Lifejackets
Mark rounding can win or lose races.
Go wide in, tight out for a smoother, faster turn that keeps your boat powered and leaves the others in your wake.
New blog: pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/wide...
#DinghyRacing #LearnToSail #SailingTips #pmrsailing
How long does an electric powerboat battery really last?
We tested our 3kW Whaly over real river duties — not just theory.
Verdict? One charge gets you through a full club day… and back.
Read more: pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/elec...
#ElectricBoating #SustainableSailing #pmrsailing
