Photo by: John Shillabeer via Wikipedia – License Sailing: How to tack Tacking is when you perform a turn and flip the sails to the other side (tack) of the boat after approaching the wind head on. Tacking a sailboat requires the same approach whether the boat is small or large. Obviously, a small boat […]
A Bimini Top Could Save Your Life
Boaters all around the world have many things in common. One common trait all boaters seem to share is having to deal with sunburn. Actually, it goes beyond just sunburn. The need to protect oneself from the harmful rays of the sun goes beyond simply getting sunburned. Even if you don’t get sunburned, exposing yourself […]
Boat Anchors Types and Usage
Boat anchors, are probably one of the most important pieces of equipment you can have aboard. While moving along is more fun, staying put is just as important. I know many sailors and boat people that carry only one anchor, unless I’m doing a short race in a surrounded body of water such as a […]
We Love Boats! We Love Everything About Boats!
At Floatways.com we love boats and everything about them. This is our very first post. If you somehow run into it, be sure to follow the timeline an check out the rest. We will be discussing anything related to boats. From a GPS watch that you can use for sailing, to boat trailer wheels, to […]