Sailing
Introduction to sailing
Sailing uses of combination of technique, strategy, technology, strength and skill, making it one of the most challenging Olympic disciplines to master. Sailors use their skill to set their sails and gain maximum power from the wind, with the aim of crossing the finish line first in each race.
Read more…Ten tips for sailing beginners
Just starting out in sailing? Here’s a few sailing basics which should help you in the early days and ensure you are successfully and safely tacking and jibing in no time.
Read more…Basic sailing terms
Sailing has many terms that it’s likely that only the saltiest of sea dogs would know them all. We’ve compiled a list of 15 the most basic of sailing terms that everyone should know before they even consider taking to the water.
Read more…Getting started in dinghy racing
Dinghy sailing is a great water sport to get into if you want to get fit and healthy whilst having fun at the same time. When choosing a boat and crew for dinghy boat racing, it's important not to cut corners so here's the realbuzz guide - from Olympic silver-medalist Joe Glandfield - as to how to get the best out of your sailing buys.
Read more…How dinghy sailing gets you fit
Dinghy sailing is an increasingly popular water sport that has great health and fitness benefits, refreshing the mind whilst building body muscles. Here’s the realbuzz.com introduction to some of the ways in which dinghy sailing can put you on course for a fitter lifestyle.
Read more…Dinghy sailing training
Getting started in dinghy sailing can boost your body's fitness and refresh your mind after a long, hard week in the office. However, before you launch straight into your own dinghy training exercise, it might be an idea to shop around for a RYA-approved dinghy sailing source. Here's the realbuzz guide to some of the dinghy sailing courses out there.
Read more…Improving at your dinghy racing
Dinghy sailing can be a great way to improve your body’s levels of health and fitness, through regular training, and offers a fun, active way to get fit. However, before you start on your dinghy sailing training plan, read this realbuzz.com guide from Olympic silver-medalist Joe Glanfield as to how you can improve your sailing.
Read more…Dinghy sailing at the Olympic Games
Joe Glandfield was part of the British team that won a silver medal in 2004 Athens Olympics dinghy sailing competition. Here, he talks to realbuzz.com about the pressures and joys of dinghy sailing and his time at the Olympics itself.
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