The 5-Minute Boat Check That Saves Your Sailing Day The 5-Minute Boat Check That Saves Your Sailing Day There’s a special kind of frustration in sailing… You finally get on the water, the ...

Regular boat maintenance makes all the difference

Before every sail I now do a quick 5-minute check:

✔ Sheets

✔ Halyards

✔ Knots

✔ Fittings

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The first sail of spring is always tempting… sunshine, wind, and a boat that has been waiting all winter.
But before rushing down the slipway, take a few minutes to check your boat.
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It’s the line that tensions the luff (front edge) of the sail, changing the sail’s shape.
Tighten = flatter sail (better in stronger wind)
Ease = fuller sail (more power in light wind)
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Sailing class associations – worth joining or just another subscription?
For most dinghy sailors (especially on rivers), they’re one of the best upgrades you’ll never bolt onto your boat.
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Best racing advice I’ve learned so far?
Don’t sail where the problems are.
Clear air beats perfect trim every time.
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Ever tried sailing without using the rudder?
Boats don’t actually need a rudder to turn – sail trim and balance do most of the work.
A brilliant exercise for river sailors
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Laylines on a river are never straight.Bends, trees, banks and stream all move the goalposts. Commit too early and you’re pinned with nowhere to go.On rivers, laylines are moving targets — delay, observe, adapt
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Wow! 10 boats out on the Thames this afternoon. #riversailing #dinghy #KingstonUponThames

Reflecting on the Risks of Twilight Sailing – And Why UTSC Sticks to Daylight Reflecting on the Risks of Twilight Sailing – And Why UTSC Sticks to Daylight There’s something undeniably beautiful about being on the ri...

There’s nothing quite like a sunset on the Thames — unless you’re in a dinghy, can’t see the bank, and the safety boat can’t see you.
We reflect on the risks of twilight sailing and why daylight hours are club policy at UTSC.
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The Hidden Challenges of Mooring on a River or worse a goose of=r a swan  The Hidden Challenges of Mooring on a River At first glance, mooring might seem like the easiest part of sa...

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.
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Adventure Upstream – When the Wind and Stream Collide Adventure Upstream – When the Wind and Stream Collide Sailing upstream on the Thames is a beautiful challenge — and a test of everything ...

When the wind blows one way and the stream pulls the other, sailing becomes a slow-motion strategy.
Read our latest upstream adventure — where the wind, the river, and the crew all had different ideas.
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Why You Should Join a Sailing Club Before Buying a Boat Why You Should Join a Sailing Club Before Buying a Boat It’s a classic mistake many new sailors make: buy the boat first, ask questions l...

Thinking of buying your first dinghy? Join a sailing club first.
You’ll learn faster, save money, and get expert advice (plus a good cup of tea).
Our latest blog explains why: pmrsailing.blogspot.com/2025/10/why-...
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