Bluewater Sailors
Reference site on tactics and equipment for sailing
“Bluewater Sailors” (Navegantes Oceánicos) is a web-editorial of contents for those who are passionate about the sea, whether as crew members, sailors, skippers or ship owners, who want to learn more about sailing, such as sailing boats, the best equipment and the tactics and techniques to use them at sea in any situation.
ON-LINE SAILING BOOKS
New published chapters of online books
Wing and wing sailing
“Wing and wing (goosewinging)” allows us to cover less distance and sail efficiently with winds between the quarter and the stern; however, it requires taking certain precautions to help us handle the pole safely and have the flexibility and ease to react to a wind shift or increase in wind speed. In this new chapter of the online book “Sail Handling and Trim,” we will look at some considerations that can help us improve safety in any situation.
Qualities of a sailor´s knife
Among the essential items to carry on a sailboat, a sailor’s knife stands out. However, on board, the typical multi-tool with multiple mini-tools won’t do. A sailor’s knife must have specific qualities, which we will explore in this new chapter of the online book “BRICONAVEGANTE,” concluding with a recommendation for a particular model.
Electrical circuit wiring of a sailboat
In this chapter of the online book “ON-BOARD ELECTRICITY” we will cover the following aspects of the electrical circuit wiring of a sailboat: particular characteristics of the cables in a boat’s electrical circuit, factors that affect wire sizing, and the use of tables (and the wire size calculators on the Boathowto website) to determine the thickness of each cable.
Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar on a sailboat. Planning considerations.
Planning considerations for crossing the Strait of Gibraltar on a sailboat: prevailing winds (easterly and westerly), sea conditions (wind sea and swells), surface currents and tides, recommendations for a possible orca attack, and the route to follow.
Featured chapters of our online books
Sea anchors
New chapter dedicated to sea anchors: the importance of ship design for using a sea anchor, cone-shaped sea anchor (limitations), use of raiding sails, the parachute anchor, mooring the sea anchor on board, the Pardeys deployment method, and final considerations.
Boom preventer
One of the most dangerous situations aboard a sailboat is when an unintentional jibe of the mainsail occurs. In this new chapter of the online book “Sail Handling and Trimming,” we’ll look at some simple considerations regarding the use of the preventer on a cruising sailboat, which can help improve safety on board.
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“Bluewater Sailors” is a web-editorial of contents for those who are passionate about the sea, whether as crew members, sailors, skippers or ship owners, who want to know more about sailing, how are the boats, the best equipment and the tactics and techniques to use them at sea in any situation.
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Interview with Mara – Golden Globe Race 2026
After acquiring a Saltram Saga 36, a proven classic ocean-going yacht, Mara embarked on an extensive refit and preparation programme. This included qualifying ocean passages, safety training, and meticulous preparation of both herself and the boat for the Golden Globe Race, a solo circumnavigation via the world’s three great capes. She shares her bluewater proyect in this interview.