Sailing term of the day: Cunningham It’s not just another rope — it controls where the power sits in your mainsail.
On rivers, a quick tweak can mean the difference between smooth progress and wrestling the boat.
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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?
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Look up at the burgee… or look down at a screen? Modern sailing is full of wind data, but instinct still matters.
That’s why we’re building our own wind speed & direction indicator:
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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...
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Learning to sail is hard enough without the boat fighting you.The RS Toura is stable, forgiving, and happy on river or sea — giving beginners time to learn, not panic.Perfect for confidence-building sailing.
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The sailing world is full of magical words. Take LUFF.
• It’s the front edge of a sail
• It’s what happens when you turn too close to the wind
• And that flapping sound?
The boat saying “nope”. pmrsailing.uk/sailing-less...
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A groundbreaking sailing program is set to launch in Dare County, offering local youth a unique opportunity to enhance their skills and potentially secure spots on college sailing teams!
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