Robin Iversen, Author at Sailing Ellidah

Want to learn to sail? Let’s look at NauticEd and their free sailing courses along with their sailing certifications.

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Do you wonder what a Genoa sail is and how it’s different from a Jib? This guide will explain everything and give you some tips on how to trim a Genoa!

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Discover 10 surprising physical and mental health benefits of sailing! Learn why sailing is good for you and why it should be part of your lifestyle.

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The Jib sail is a widely used headsail for sailboats, and this article explains everything you need to know.

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We explored the beautiful island of Tobago, from the pristine Bucco reef in the south, to picture perfect beaches and finally hiked the Main Ridge Forest reserve!

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I spent weeks sweating through boat work in Trinidad to prepare Ellidah for the 2023 cruising season. A tough job, but I made new friends and got a new crew!

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I sailed my boat to Chaguaramas in Trinidad to haul out for the Caribbean hurricane season. Read how it went from a cruiser’s perspective!

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Are you on a sailing adventure and looking for safe havens and boatyards to park or cruise your boat during the Caribbean hurricane season? We got you covered!

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This is a brief update about where we are and our plan for the rest of the sailing season.

Buckle up and check the wind direction, sailor. Today we’ll learn everything about the 5 points of sail!