Since then, much has changed, progress stepped forward, invented motors, fuel, as well as electrical sail systems, everything became much easier. Now you do not need to wait, you can start the motor, press the button and ... However, there is a sufficient number of romantics, which now catch the wind energy, take part in regattas and take round-the-world travels under the sails. Moreover, traveling under the sail is significantly more economical.
First, the spouses of Marianna Chugunova became sails, now yachting became a family hobby. Photo by author.
Who are they are brave romance? They are ready to twist winches, knit sea knots, straighten rigging, there are pasta and canned food, to apply their face to towards the air gusts.
I like sailing or other words yachting. In just a few days I loved this kind of outdoor activities. First, my spouse was fascinated by sails. I was scared, and I, without imagining how such a fragile girl, how can I be useful on the boat, still decided to try.
Properly fold the rope is very important. Photo by author.
On the sail yacht, hundreds and thousands of miles can be held, using only the power of the air flow. Meet the dawn on one island, but to accomplish - on the other. Slide the waves of travels and adventures of different cities and countries. Silence, no motor noise, only the sounds of a passing wind, splashing waves, creaking mast, rope rope and sail song.
I thought it was much more difficult to learn to go under the sail than it turned out. There are tasks with which men are physically better coping with. For example, quickly pull ropes and twist winches. On the other hand, there are women's teams, they walk under the sail and win regatta. So the woman and yachting is quite affordable combination.
On the sail yacht, hundreds and thousands of miles can be held, using only the power of the air flow. Photo by author.
Do you know that modern yachts know how to walk against the direction of the wind? If earlier sailors waited for a passing wind, now it is not at all necessary. The yachts go galks, that is, at an angle to the wind. The vessel caresses relative to the direction of the wind.
It is important to be a team, listen to the captain and clearly perform your segment of work. On time to shy away from Bumvenga is the mast of the main sail. Follow your post. For example, I was on the sail of Genoa, this is the second sail, and my task was to prepare the ropes and throw them off at the turn of the yacht on time. Properly fold the rope is very important. The turn is made quickly enough, and with the participation in the regatta every second in the account. A foot can get into a casually lying rope, and everything can end enough. Therefore, strict compliance with the rules is necessary to preserve your and someone else's life.
The turn of the yacht has its own name, and it differs depending on the direction of the wind! If, when turning the nose, the yacht crosses the wind line, then such a turn is called Tacking (Taking) if the yacht feed crosses the wind line, then Jibing (Jaibing).
And now there are enough romantics who catch the energy of the wind, take part in the regattas and take round-the-world travels under the sails ... A photo of the author.
Yachting is a novel with a continuation. The secret of success is in the technique and experience. Each time, leaving the sea, you can learn something new. If you love the sea, endless expanses of the horizon, beautiful sunsets, then it is for you.
When I first got behind the yacht steering wheel, I was thrown from delight. Wow! I felt that the steering wheel was poured by speed, and the ship slides on the smooth surface of the sea, and the sails obediently take the wind shape.
I remember the night transition when I stood on the stern of the ship and watched the luminous plankton, which left the distance, inviting to dreams. The starry sky covered our way, and in the air flew a special aroma of adventure.
Yachting for me is romance, freedom, drive. The spirit of the competition, the desire to defeat and simply spend interesting time with close people. I really liked to take part in the regatta.
"Yachting is the spirit of the competition, the desire to defeat and simply spend interesting time with close people in spirit. I really liked to take part in the regatta. " Photo by author.
It would be nice to buy or build your own yacht and opening new places with friends on it. Around the world, of course, manites most. This is a long-term project and you need to prepare carefully. While you can take a yacht for hire, gain experience. Palle yourself with exotic islands, lost in the seas and oceans, which can only be saved. Open cards, invent and implement your routes.
Each person is the captain of his life. Only from ourselves depends on how the course will take our own ship. You did not part with your most bold dreams? Not?! Excellent! You have like-minded people who are looking forward to ride on the unique wave of delight, adrenaline, discoveries and adventures.
Would you like to know about yachting more? To be continued…
Marianna Chugunova