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Grant Headifen

About Grant Headifen

My vision for NauticEd is to provide the highest quality sailing and boating education available - and deliver competence wherever sailors live and go.

Entries by Grant Headifen

The Importance of Sailing Experiential Learning

September 17, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Sailing serves as a poignant example of the synergy between theory and experiential learning. While theoretical knowledge sets the stage, experiential learning takes center stage, shaping sailors into confident, capable, and passionate mariners.

Navigating The Virgin Islands Paradise

September 16, 2023/by Grant Headifen

There is no better way to explore the various Virgin Islands regions than by sea and by boat.  A yacht charter allows you freedom and flexibility.  But which of the Islands group should you visit – discover here.

2024 September Ionians Greece Sailing Flotilla

September 3, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Come join the NauticEd September 2024 Ionians Greece sailing flotilla! View all the details and register here…

How to and Why Authenticate a Boating Logbook

August 31, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Whenever you are out on the water sailing, the SailTies app will create a GPS real-time track of your every movement and display it on a map. You can see every tack, gybe, knock, and lift. The guys at SailTies did such an amazing job of creating a user-friendly app for GPS tracking that we decided to hook up with them and allow their data to directly feed right into the student NauticEd logbook.

Maldives Yacht Rally 2024

August 24, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable journey! The rally is scheduled to commence on February 10th and sail until February 29th. Covering over 10 picturesque islands and anchoring at 7 breathtaking points, we invite you to join us as we navigate through the wonders of the Maldives.

Top 10 Beaches in Northern Sardinia

August 12, 2023/by Grant Headifen

When it comes to dreamy beach destinations, Costa Smeralda and La Maddalena Archipelago in Sardinia stand out as true jewels of the Mediterranean. Nestled in the northern region of Sardinia, Italy, these coastal paradises boast some of the most captivating beaches known for their pristine beauty, crystalline waters, and enchanting landscapes.

Yacht Chartering Guide

August 9, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Yacht Charter Guide and ‘how to’ from the experts at NauticEd to plan and arrange sailing vacations anywhere in the world.

Sailing in the Mediterranean Tips

July 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

If you are going sailing in the Mediterranean, here are some great Sailing in the Mediterranean Tips to help plan and enjoy your trip.

Learn How to Maneuver in a Marina like an Expert

June 20, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Become an expert at maneuvering and docking your sailboat in a marina. Learn over 360 fundamental docking scenarios with no fear of mistakes. The MarineVerse/NauticEd Virtual Reality App on meta quest contains a Maneuvering and Docking a Sailboat Under Power experiential training course whereby the physics is essentially identical to a real situation.

Maneuvering a Catamaran

May 18, 2023/by Grant Headifen

How to maneuver a catamaran in a marina with rudders forward and aft of the propellers, including animations on how the Catamaran responds.

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