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How to go to the potty on a sailboat and the consequenses

June 29, 2013 Director of Education Bareboat Charter Crew Skipper

Potty talk and holding tank pump out There is a skill in going to the potty on a boat that, whilst apparently obvious to us “salty dogs”, it’s not that obvious to a newby without a swagger. Here is an animation that explains all. Probably what you should do is to facebook like this post […]

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How to dock a sailboat

June 27, 2013 Director of Education Bareboat Charter Maneuvering Under Power Skipper

Maneuvering and docking a sailboat Here is a short clip on maneuvering a sailboat into the slip – backwards. The wind is coming right out of the slipway and so driving the boat directly up into the wind then expecting to be able to turn the boat around perfectly while the wind takes over is a […]

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How to sail in light winds

June 25, 2013 Director of Education 1 Comment Bareboat Charter Crew Skipper Videos and photos

Sailing in Light winds Sailing in light air is certainly a skill that needs to be taught by sailing schools when learning to sail. But, here are some very key points you can learn  that will get you moving through the water on light wind days. Light air sailing is very much a learned skill. […]

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Sailing Tip: How to move the fairlead forward whilst under tension

June 14, 2013 Director of Education Bareboat Charter Crew Skipper Videos and photos

How to move the fairlead forward whilst under tension from the Jibsheet In a stiff breeze you want to move the fairlead forward after you have reefed the headsail right? Yes – right! But you can’t because there is major tension on the fairlead. You have to wait until you tack right? No – wrong! […]

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Sailing Schools: Teach how to Sail to Millennial Students

June 9, 2013 Director of Education About NauticEd Videos and photos

Teaching Sailing to Millennials   Imagine this, your 25 year old neighbor leans over the fence and announces his excitement about a new business he is getting ready to launch. He’s done his research and there are no other business like this – “it’s a real opening in the market” he says. He’s now got […]

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