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Sailboats racing in Ibiza Regatta, September 20-27, 2025. NauticEd event invitation on open blue sea.

The International Ibiza Regatta!

A sailing event that is as fun as it is serious! Get ready for an exhilarating sailing competition between large, modern chartered sailing yachts, with our own unique handicap system! What could be more exhilarating than a race in turquoise waters around the world's hippest tropical island? 
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Devices charging on a sailboat deck with a solar panel, illustrating what to bring for tech convenience while sailing.

Guide to Adapters and Chargers needed for Yacht Charter

At home, you have 110 volt or 220 volt AC electricity from the wall sockets. On a boat, the electricity comes from 2 sources, the 12 volt DC batteries, and the 110 volt or 220 volt AC generator if running. Here is what to bring with you on charter.
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Sailor proudly holds a large fish on a yacht, showcasing a maritime catch under cloudy skies. Text: Experience is the Best Teacher.

Meet Sailing Instructor Paul Werbin

Meet Paul Werbin, a seasoned sailor and instructor who traded the healthcare world for a life of adventure, singlehanding the Bahamas and mastering catamaran sailing.
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Sailing Experiential Learning

The Importance of Sailing Experiential Learning

Sailing is an example of the synergy between theory and sailing experiential learning. While theoretical knowledge sets the stage, experiential learning takes center stage shaping sailors into competent sailors.
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