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Egypt’s 2nd Spring Water Sports Expo

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Exhibitors on the beach at Ain Sokhna, the site of 2nd Spring Water Sports Expo 2012.

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Egypt’s Water Sports Expo Exhibitors Arrive at DMSC

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Egypt’s 2nd Water Sports Expo 2012

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Spring is here and now is the time to gear up to be on the water. The place to be this Sham el Nessim is at Egypt’s Second Spring Water Sports Expo. Nowhere else in Egypt will you have a … Continue reading

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Sailing Pegasus 800, Red Sea, Egypt

Suzanne in action on the Red Sea. A little video that I shot as I photographed her. Force 4 winds gave her the power to sail at 5 to 6 knots. David giving an advanced sailing lesson.

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Advanced Sailing Lessons on Suzanne

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  Advanced sailors, who have been sailing a while and have mastered the basic skills, take to the Red Sea on Suzanne, 8-metre sailing yacht. Advanced students will learn new skills, how to sail a larger boat alone, and advanced navigation. … Continue reading

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February Sail

EGYPT: Great sailing conditions; warm water, good winds….almost all year round.

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Advanced Sailing Courses in Egypt

Captain & Crew, onboard for advanced sailing course in Egypt

DMSC Commodore / RYA Cruising Instructor David Megalli is training a crew of sailors in advanced sailing courses in Egypt. Some of the sailing skills this crew is learning is:

Nautical terminology
Safety briefing
Passage planning
Rope work
Basic rules of the road
Introduction to weather
Basic sail handling
Basic handling under power
Man overboard procedures
Vessel equipment and instruments
Engine checks and maintenance
Deck seamanship
Sailing vessels handling skills
Sailing vessels under power
Power vessel handling skills
Dingy handling under power

David continues to offer sailing courses designed to give beginner to advanced sailors the skills, confidence, and competence to sail a sailing yacht solo or bareboat charter.

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Happy New Year 2012


To all our valued members, fans, and friends.

As 2011 draws to a close, we send our sincere thank yous for your support throughout the year. As we all look forward to 2012, we wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year.

May peace prevail.

From David and Darla and the team.

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

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Heeling Okay on the Red Sea

David & Karim, sailing instructors, sailing the Pegasus yesterday, 3 Dec 2011. This is ‎2:42 video of #sailing action on Red Sea Egypt. Heeling the Pegasus on a gorgeous Dec day.

It’s sailing season in Egypt. The adventure starts today.

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Sailboat Maintenance and Repair

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At least once a season, most boat owners find it time to inspect their boats and apply a fresh coat of special paint, called antifouling paint, to prevent excessive build-up of marine growth. The process can be tedious and time … Continue reading

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