This video documents what happens when beginners attempt sailing with no prior experience. Simple tasks like steering, ...

I grew up in San Diego, and I feel about sailing the way surfers talk about surfing. “Just out there with the waves, man . . .” I actually live on a boat. Sailing is especially exciting for ...

Despite the fact that you’ll never lose sight of land, there is a surprisingly robust sailing community in the Centennial State. Don’t learn to sail like I did. My path into the pastime was impulsive.

Boating and sailing have a lot in common, especially in terms of earning your sea legs. But getting out on the water is much simpler with an engine-powered watercraft. Still, learning to sail is a ...

The Lake Shawnee Yacht Club will begin hosting free beginner's sailing lessons starting this week. "Introduction to Sailing" sessions take place at 6 p.m. each Wednesday through August. No ...

As summer lingers, September might be the best month of all to be out on the water, and nowhere is better than Seattle for beginner sailors to get under way. Around here, there are so many sailboat ...

What is a good first boat to buy? When getting into boating, there's a lot to learn. You need to stay up to date on boating laws in your area, learn how to navigate sailing spots and docking areas, ...

This is how Will Bradshaw, director of the Port Jefferson Yacht Club Sailing School, reassures parents who are starting a 6-year-old off in sailing class, in the smallest sailboats available: “I ...

Owning a boat is a great achievement. Having the ability to travel around coastlines or out into the ocean is a great way to not only have fun but to see the world as well. While boating is a thrill ...