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

Weighing Anchor

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“Weighing the anchor” simply means raising it. If raising the anchor is to be done by hand…

Electrical Measurements

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To be prepared and understand electrical power usage on a modern vessel, it is important to learn a few basic terms and concepts.

Personal Flotation Devices

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The terms “life jacket” and “PFD” are interchangeable, with the latter used in the USA and the former used in most of the rest of the world.

Hull and Keel

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A sailboat’s hull and keel receive considerable attention from a sailboat designer since they determine the capacity of the vessel, how fast it will go, and the degree of safety and comfort.

Weather Warnings

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Weather services will also provide weather warnings, such as small craft or gale warnings for a certain area, as well as fog predictions.

Using Multiple Anchors

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There are occasions when more than one anchor will add safety and comfort. One possibility is to use one or two anchors…

Sailing Personnel Emergencies

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As the skipper of a vessel, you are expected to be able to handle situations thrust upon you at a moment’s notice. Many of these situations are boat-related issues, but there are also crew injury issues for which you should be prepared to assess and handle at least enough until professional assistance arrives.