Siesta Key Sailing - Ways to Make the Most Your Exciting Siesta Key is a locality in the picturesque city of Sarasota, Florida. Siesta key is famous all over the world for its renowned sandy beaches. The beaches at Siesta Keys have soft, pure-white sand due to a higher percentage of quartz in the soil. They have been consistently ranked among the top-ten beaches not only in Florida or the US, but also throughout the world. For...more
Vital Sailing Accessories Sailing is an adventure. It can become a dangerous event, however, if people are not prepared for all of the elements that can come into play once they depart from land. The best sailing methods safe sailing practices where good equipment is used. This equipment often includes sailing paraphernalia, communication devices, and clothing. Individuals may frequent locations that sell these items to get an idea...more
Sailing On a Large Molcajete The average size of a molcajete is about 4 inches tall, 8.5 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep. But when you want to serve up a big Mexican meal, you'll want a large molcajete. This can come in a variety of sizes within their big category, but you will usually find large molcajete to be more than 9 inches in diameter, 5 inches tall and 3 inches deep. They can also weigh anywhere from 14 pounds to a whopping 45 pounds! Yes, with such a large vessel like that, getting to the bottom of your sauce or guacamole will be an adventure on its own. A great tasty escapade to have in an equally large fiesta. How long are you going to grab the same pieces of non-tasty food and eat it unwillingly? It's time for something large and huge!Large molcajete grants you that extra capacity for spices and herbs so that you can enjoy a family size Mesoamerican dinner. Like their smaller counterparts, large molcajetes are sold in a multitude of colors and designs with the molcajete pig being the most popular culinary animal. Another style that you might come across is the large molcajete boat which emphasizes its boat load saucy volume. Certainly, this...more
Sailing on the creek in a Dubai Dhow cruise There is something serene about water which draws people to it. From rivers, oceans to lakes and streams, these have always been preferred by people in search of peace and tranquility. This is what has turned it into a popular mode of travel for many people. Among the many destinations...more
One of the Best Thing to Do in Siesta Key - Afternoon Sailing Siesta Keys, which is located along the Gulf coast, is a popular tourist destination. It is one of the islands separating the bay from the gulf in the city of Sarasota. It is known for its scenic beauty and its picturesque beaches. Its beach has been ranked consistently...more
Sailing Race - Fouling the Prop Sailors sometimes must use their boat's engine. A mishap known as "fouling the prop" proves that power and sailing don't mix all the time. Getting a rope tangled up in the propeller is a drag; when it happens on a boat with an inboard engine, the engine stalls and the propeller gets stuck, unable to turn. Next thing you know, someone (probably you) has to jump in the water (probably cold) and untangle the prop. Usually the culprit is a halyard or sheet (or dock line or tow line) from your boat.Preventing a fouled prop is simple. Keep your lines out of the water, and always look around the boat before turning on the engine.Unfortunately, people aren't as vigilant as they should be, so here's how to deal with tangled ropes on an inboard engine propeller. (If you have an outboard, what are you waiting for? Pull it up and unwrap the rope!)1. Turn off the engine immediately (it may have already stalled out).2. Find the transgressing rope and gently pull it with the shift in neutral. Pull harder and pray, because if the rope doesn't release, you're swimming.3. Consider whether you really need the engine. If you don't really need the engine,...more
Sailing and Abandoning Ship Between the two of us, we've been on boats that have run aground, blown out sails, been towed to safety, fouled a prop, been holed, been dismasted, and sunk (in shallow water — Peter's cellphone was the...more
Sailing gear - Shackles basic This article focuses on the fittings that help your lines do their work — the shackles. Remember that a key part of caring for this gear is visual maintenance — looking for hairline cracks in metal...more
Sailing Gear - Winches Basic Your boat has many blocks or pulleys; they're probably hanging from the boom, bolted to the deck, and built into your mast.Blocks come in all different sizes and shapes and must be matched to the task at...more
Sailing Away to Mallorca A yacht charter in Mallorca and Menorca are packed with the most exciting ride of your life. The two places have thousands to offer to its visitors - from its beaches, ancient buildings, annual festivals and...more
Going Sailing out in the Mediterranean I doubt there is one, but if you're the sort of yachtie who likes to use his engine to get out of the marina, immediately set his sails, and only use the engine to get into a harbour, then you'll...more
What You Need Pack Before Sailing? When going out on the water, you want to make sure you're prepared. Nothing is worse than leaving the dock and then having to turn back around after you've forgotten something important. Remember, in...more