Grant Headifen

About Grant Headifen

My vision for NauticEd is to ensure that families and friends get out on the water not only safely but with true COMPETENCE, confidently savoring every moment of their valuable time.

Achieving this means being the pinnacle of sailing and boating education—offering comprehensive multi-media theoretical instruction coupled with hands-on, on-the-water training through our global network of American National Standards Instructors. We steadfastly avoid becoming a mere certification mill; our focus is on delivering genuine competence, ensuring our students are well-prepared for enjoyable, real-world boating experiences.

Entries by Grant Headifen

Types of PFDs

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Types of PDF’s Here is a graphical explanation between a lifejacket and a buoyancy vest. PFD Type ratings are being phased out…

Marine Batteries

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The source of DC power is usually one or more marine-grade batteries, normally 12 volts each. They are similar to automobile batteries, except sturdier—and of course more expensive.

Dinghy Safety!

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When it comes to dinghy operations, the following is a dangerous attitude: “It’s only a short distance ashore—jump in…

Chart Symbols

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Studying a harbor layout does very little good without understanding the symbols and what they signify. It pays to

Dock Line Release

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Have a dock line untying plan based on the wind and the current direction and then communicate this to the crew. Depending on which is stronger…

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.

Propeller Entanglement

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If there is a sudden slowing or stopping of the engine while motoring it is possible that you have picked up some floating line, hopefully not from your vessel.