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2023 Sea of Cortez Friends and Family Flotilla

2023 Sea of Cortez Flotilla

Home Featured, Vacations Americas, Vacations Flotillas
April 3, 2022
The Sea of Cortez has captured the imagination of sailors and adventurers and offers unparalleled opportunities for exploration under sail. Join other sailors on NauticEd's 2023 Sea of Cortez Flotilla.
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Maneuvering a Sailboat out of a tight slip example

Maneuvering a Sailboat out of a Tight Slip

Education Power, Home Featured
February 17, 2022
Maneuvering a Sailboat out of a tight slip does not need to be stressful or embarrassing. Learn how to use your spring line in challenging crosswinds.
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2022 September – NauticEd Greece Flotilla Sailing Vacation

Home Featured, Vacations Flotillas, Vacations Mediterranean
November 29, 2021
Come join NauticEd on the September 2022 Greece flotilla sailing vacation. We heading to the Ionian sea where there are islands, villages, and the best Mediterranean restaurants abound.
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Anchoring with Side Waves

Anchoring with side waves

Education Anchoring & Mooring
May 7, 2022
Here is a trick on how to turn your anchored boat to fave the waves instead of facing the wind. It gives you a much smoother experience while anchoring with side waves.
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The Racing and Yelling Thing

Others Advice & Tips, Others Featured, Others Sharing
May 2, 2022
None of us like yelling on sailboats, and racing is a poor excuse for it. Quick advice on being a better skipper from Capt. Marc Hughston.
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Sailing Instructor Marc Hughston Santana Sailing

Meet Sailing Instructor Capt. Marc Hughston

Education Uncategorized, Others Sharing
April 28, 2022
Meet top sailing instructor Capt. Marc Hughston. Sailing instructors are often the most highly experienced sailors in the industry, but they all start somewhere! Gain insight into sailing from those who do it most...
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Croatia Sailing locations

Best Yacht Charter Locations in Croatia

Vacations Mediterranean, Vacations Planning
April 19, 2022
There are four main areas to sail on the Croatian coastline. Each location is easily large enough for a 2-week sailing vacation and so those seeking only a week are confined to smaller areas within each location. Discover here which location is best for you.
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2023 Sea of Cortez Friends and Family Flotilla

2023 Sea of Cortez Flotilla

Home Featured, Vacations Americas, Vacations Flotillas
April 3, 2022
The Sea of Cortez has captured the imagination of sailors and adventurers and offers unparalleled opportunities for exploration under sail. Join other sailors on NauticEd's 2023 Sea of Cortez Flotilla.
Read more
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Bob Bitchin We Gotta Be Nuts

#65 We gotta be Nuts

Others Featured, Others Sharing, Uncategorized
April 3, 2022
There is something that happens to me as soon as I see a small gap of water between my boat and the dock as I am leaving for a sail.... We gotta be nuts.
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what is a yacht charter agent

WE ARE EXPERT YACHT CHARTER AGENTS!

Vacations FAQ, Vacations Planning
April 2, 2022
NauticEd are Expert Yacht Charter Agents. A yacht charter agent (sometimes called a yacht charter broker) is a charter industry expert who provides concierge services through the entire process of a yacht rental including the initial search, questions and advice, booking, and issues that arise during the charter. 
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Mediterranean Sailing License Example

Do I need a sailing license to sail around the world if I own my own boat?

About NauticEd, Education Certification
April 1, 2022
The sailing license that you typically hear about is for yacht chartering only and only in certain areas of the world like the Mediterranean, Seychelles, and a few others. Learn more here....
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Close Hauled sailboat

Navigation Practice Exercise

Education Coastal Navigation, Education Quizzes
March 10, 2022
Here is a simple navigation practice exercise to practice sailing (navigating) to a waypoint. The exercise is for you to plan to sailing upwind and to a waypoint with 2 tacks.
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Maneuvering a Sailboat out of a tight slip example

Maneuvering a Sailboat out of a Tight Slip

Education Power, Home Featured
February 17, 2022
Maneuvering a Sailboat out of a tight slip does not need to be stressful or embarrassing. Learn how to use your spring line in challenging crosswinds.
Read more
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Bob Bitchin Security is a kind of death

#89 Security is a kind of death

Home Favorites, Others Advice & Tips, Others Featured
January 17, 2022
Did you ever notice the first thing a non-sailor will ask an experienced sailor is, “Have you ever been in a bad storm? I think Tennessee Williams said it best - Security is a kind of death.
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10 Best Boat Drinks

Education Favorites, Home Favorites, Vacations FAQ, Vacations Featured
August 13, 2021
Mixologist or not, you can make your sailing vacation a cut above the rest by mixing a few yummy drinks for your crew. You can even use your imagination once you start to realize what goes with what.
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Jeanneau Anchored

Anchoring: How much rope or chain should I let out?

Education Anchoring & Mooring, Education Favorites, Home Favorites
October 28, 2020
Anchoring and getting how much chain and rope right to let out is such an important topic that we thought we'd make this excerpt available for free in open space. Please enjoy how we dive into science and mathematics in these techniques.
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The Barber Hauler User Guide

Education Favorites, Education Sail, Home Favorites
March 7, 2020
The barber hauler owes its name to the Barber brothers, who introduced it for the first time in the 1950s to move the jib clew laterally and inwards to close the jib-mainsail channel and get a tighter angle on the wind. Over the years it has undergone a remarkable development....
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Post Archive

Anchoring with Side Waves

Anchoring with side waves

Here is a trick on how to turn your anchored boat to fave the waves instead of facing the wind. It gives you a much smoother experience while anchoring with side waves.
May 7, 2022/by Director of Education

The Racing and Yelling Thing

None of us like yelling on sailboats, and racing is a poor excuse for it. Quick advice on being a better skipper from Capt. Marc Hughston.
May 2, 2022/by Director of Education
Sailing Instructor Marc Hughston Santana Sailing

Meet Sailing Instructor Capt. Marc Hughston

Meet top sailing instructor Capt. Marc Hughston. Sailing instructors are often the most highly experienced sailors in the industry, but they all start somewhere! Gain insight into sailing from those who do it most...
April 28, 2022/by Director of Education
Croatia Sailing locations

Best Yacht Charter Locations in Croatia

There are four main areas to sail on the Croatian coastline. Each location is easily large enough for a 2-week sailing vacation and so those seeking only a week are confined to smaller areas within each location. Discover here which location is best for you.
April 19, 2022/by Director of Education
2023 Sea of Cortez Friends and Family Flotilla

2023 Sea of Cortez Flotilla

The Sea of Cortez has captured the imagination of sailors and adventurers and offers unparalleled opportunities for exploration under sail. Join other sailors on NauticEd's 2023 Sea of Cortez Flotilla.
April 3, 2022/by Director of Education
Bob Bitchin We Gotta Be Nuts

#65 We gotta be Nuts

There is something that happens to me as soon as I see a small gap of water between my boat and the dock as I am leaving for a sail.... We gotta be nuts.
April 3, 2022/by Director of Education
what is a yacht charter agent

WE ARE EXPERT YACHT CHARTER AGENTS!

NauticEd are Expert Yacht Charter Agents. A yacht charter agent (sometimes called a yacht charter broker) is a charter industry expert who provides concierge services through the entire process of a yacht rental including the initial search, questions and advice, booking, and issues that arise during the charter. 
April 2, 2022/by Director of Education
Mediterranean Sailing License Example

Do I need a sailing license to sail around the world if I own my own boat?

The sailing license that you typically hear about is for yacht chartering only and only in certain areas of the world like the Mediterranean, Seychelles, and a few others. Learn more here....
April 1, 2022/by Director of Education
Close Hauled sailboat

Navigation Practice Exercise

Here is a simple navigation practice exercise to practice sailing (navigating) to a waypoint. The exercise is for you to plan to sailing upwind and to a waypoint with 2 tacks.
March 10, 2022/by Director of Education
Maneuvering a Sailboat out of a tight slip example

Maneuvering a Sailboat out of a Tight Slip

Maneuvering a Sailboat out of a tight slip does not need to be stressful or embarrassing. Learn how to use your spring line in challenging crosswinds.
February 17, 2022/by Director of Education
Top Romantic Yacht Charter Destinations

Romantic Yacht Charter Destinations

There’s nothing more intimate or romantic than a sailing vacation. Whether in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, or more exotic locales, a romantic yacht charter is the ultimate in sailing adventure, tranquility, and romance.
February 10, 2022/by Director of Education
Croatia

NauticEd Friends and Family 2022 Croatia Flotilla

Join NauticEd for a family-friendly 2022 Croatia Flotilla. The Dalmatian coast is a great area for sailing as well as exploring the ancient cities, beaches, and hidden bays and coves. There are plenty of activities on and off the water for travelers of all ages.
February 2, 2022/by Director of Education
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