Sailing Basics   Racing Sailboat   Chinese Sailing

       A typical racing sailboat has many parts such as the mast, boom, hull, keel and rudder. Mainly there are five types of racing sailboat. Respectively they are,

       Keel Boat

       As it's name implies, keelboat has a keel to help it go straight in the water. Keelboat is a large, heavy, stable, and multi-people controlled boat that is more suitable on long distance sailing.

       Centerboard Boat or Dinghy

       It is a light, flexible, inexpensive boat with a small rudder behind. One of the most popular sailboat in Olympics.

       Multi-Hull

       It is constructed by more than one hull. The boat is distinctive on its speed and excitement.

       Tower boat

       A giant boat mostly being used for amusement proposes.

       Windsurf

       No rudder, no fin, easy to operate.