10 on Beaufort scale, practical advice for the beginners of yachting
Polish weather doesn’t encourage us to yachting. Both seadogs and beginners of sailing are waiting impatiently for the first rays of sun. Obviously we don’t wish them any storms, however we hope that emotions will climax! Wanna find out practical advice for sailors? Read below.
Ahoy!
Sailing has its beginnings in 17th century. It was popularized by Dutch and English sailors. The first sailing club was set up in 1718. Yachting made its first appearance as an Olympic sport at the 1900 Summer Olympics and it’s still the part of the sports competition that evokes the strongest emotions!
Yacht savoir-vivre
The beginning of yachting can be both exciting and difficult. You have to remember a lot of things! Apart from technical issues, sailor knots, and sea currents, you have to learn the etiquette. The captain’s decision is the most important. The meals are distributed according to the hierarchy on the deck, the captain gets their meal first. Sailors can drink alcohol with meals, however, for safety reasons, it’s forbidden to drink it during yachting. Feasting and telling stories are great opportunities for toasting, only the captain can raise them while sitting, it’s also forbidden to clink glasses. Sailors believe that the sound of glass may foretell the death of someone aboard.It’s also forbidden to whistle as it might call up the winds and storm. Sailors never write the destination port in the log as they never know if they get there.
With an (un)steady gait.
Firts steps aboard can be difficult, especially when we think about the ship motions. It’s very important to choose good sailing club where you can polish your skills.
