Over 40 years ago, I learned to sail on a windsurfer—about as small as you can get in the realm of sailboats. Since then, I’ve sailed on nearly every size and style of sailboat up to a 52’ catamaran. Smaller boats are a lot more fun. And by far, they are the best option for… Read more »
If you’re reading this blog you’re probably an adventurous person. You love the beach. You love the water. You love being outside. But even those of us who consider ourselves ‘adventurous’ can succomb to the monster that preys on so many adults – Routine. Yes, Routine is the worst type of monster because, at times,… Read more »
Congratulations to Mitch Mitchell! After a long, frustrating winter spent studying charts, books, flash cards, and videos, memorizing terminology, and working through hours of navigational problems Mitch breezed through his Coast Guard Captain’s License test. Why did he put himself through this? Coastal Kayak is expanding its sailing program offering Sailing Nature Cruises and more… Read more »
We know you’ve been dreaming about sailing. Maybe you’ve pictured yourself island hopping through the Caribbean, or exploring the miles of shorelines in our own inland bays. Or maybe you just want to feel the wind on your face without hearing the drone of the motor or smelling the stink of gas. However you’re not… Read more »
If you’d like to rent a sailboat at Coastal Kayak you’ll need to have some sailing experience and be able to answer some basic sailing questions. One of those questions is: ”What’s the safest way to turn the sailboat?” You can turn a sailboat either towards where the wind is coming from or away from… Read more »
The four captains strategically chose their teams in secret. Team #1: Capt. Josh, Belle, Lexi AKA The Party Boat Team #2: Capt. Meghan, Hannah, August AKA The Kid’s Boat Team #3: Capt. Mary, Michelle, John AKA The Hair Boat Team #4: Capt. Mitch, Sylvia, Bob AKA The AARP Boat Conditions: 8-10 knots out of the… Read more »