May 3, 2023
What is a Sailing Resume?
A Sailing Resume, Sailing CV or Boating Resume is a summary of all your relevant boating experience it should summarize all of your accomplishments...
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Apr 26, 2023
Paper and water don't mix: Why we need to leave paper log books in the past!
With a traditional paper logbook, there is no backup. If lost or destroyed, all your information and precious memories are gone forever....
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Apr 19, 2023
Keeping a Captain's Log
What information should you include in your captain's log?...
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Apr 12, 2023
Five reasons to upload your sailing qualifications to SailTies
Here are five reasons to ditch the piles of paper and upload your sailing qualifications to SailTies:...
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Mar 14, 2023
Five sail-up pubs to add to your UK cruising plans right now.
Waterside pubs have long been a part of sailing tradition, here are five that our SailTies crew think really should be on your cruising list for this year ...
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Mar 3, 2023
Ten top tips for taking better sailing photos on your smartphone
Did you know you can now add photos to your SailTies voyage logs? Here are our top ten simple tips to take great smartphone photos onboard that will make you the envy of all your friends and family...
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Jan 31, 2023
How three sailors keep a digital logbook on SailTies
Keeping a record of your voyages and qualifications lets you prove your experience as a sailor, which can help you gain experience and meet new people through crewing. SailTies is a free app on iOS and Android, with a mission to be the best way to keep all your sailing...
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Dec 21, 2022
December 2022 Update
It's our final update for 2022, including two new 'off-the-water' features: Qualifications and GPX Import! Watch our 2 minute video to catch up on all of this, or read on!...
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May 31, 2022
One Woman's Path on Becoming a Sailor
When my husband suggested that we try out sailing, my initial reaction was, “Are you insane? I’ve never stepped foot on a sailboat in my life.” That was quickly followed by, “That’s a rich man’s sport!”...
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May 30, 2022
Why we created SailTies, the Strava for Sailing
Three years ago, Tom and I met working on a recipe sharing platform in Bristol, UK. We quickly discovered a shared passion for the ocean, in particular sailing, so we booked an RYA Day Skipper course together. Fast forward to a typical March day on The Solent (🥶) and we...
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