Guides
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Sailing jacket: how to choose the right one for the boat
A sailing jacket should stop the wind, keep water out and let you move. Here is what to look for, what the labels mean and which jacket suits...
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Quilted jacket or parka: what is the difference?
A quilted jacket is a light layer with visible stitching; a parka is a longer, hooded coat with a smooth shell and padding inside. Here is how to...
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Parts of a boat: hull, deck and rig, with their Spanish names
The main parts of a sailing boat, from bow and stern to mast, boom, sails and lines, each with its Spanish name and what it does.
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Port, starboard, windward, leeward: sailing words explained
Port is the left side of a boat, starboard the right; windward is where the wind comes from and leeward where it blows to. The basic sailing words,...
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What is piqué? The polo fabric explained
Piqué is the textured cotton knit of the classic polo shirt. Here is what it is, how it differs from jersey and what to look for when you...
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Softshell or rain jacket: which one for the boat?
A softshell blocks wind and light spray; a light rain jacket handles showers. Here is how to choose between them for a day on the water.
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What to wear sailing: a simple layering guide
It is always colder on the water than on the dock. Sailors dress in layers: a base that dries fast, a mid layer that keeps you warm and...
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The Beaufort scale: wind forces, knots and the Spanish sailing names
How many knots is a lot of wind? The full Beaufort scale in knots, from force 0 to 12, with the sea you can expect at each force...
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