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

Weather Predictions

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While we have touched on weather concepts in this Module, no one can expect you to be a meteorologist (unless you are one) and do a good enough job at predicting the weather with enough quality to guarantee your safety.

Sailboat Electrical Panels

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The sailboat electrical panel, located at the navigation station, normally has two distinct and separately marked sections; one section is devoted to 110-volt or 220-volt AC power and…

Sea Anchor

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Finally, there is something called a “sea anchor.” These can be a variety of devices used to slow down a vessel caught in high winds and turbulent seas.

Sailboat Maneuvering Topics

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With practice, wind direction and current direction are not too much of a problem. But what can get you into trouble is extremely high winds. Be prepared to change…

Spinning Propeller

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As you sail along, the water flowing over your propeller will cause it to spin. Some sailboats are fitted with a special alternator that will create electricity…

Sails

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Sails are sophisticated objects. It is not only the materials they are made from that are important, but also, the way they are cut and sewn.

Vessel Lights and Shapes

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Nighttime can be a beautiful time to sail. However, night vision is not the same as day vision and so rules have been established to ensure safety.