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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

Is a beam reach relative to true wind or apparent wind

December 11, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Beam reach – true wind or apparent wind – that is the question. Learn about the interplay between theory and practice when sailing a beam reach.

Boater Gift Guide

December 3, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Sailor gift ideas – Sailing is the gift that keeps giving whether by helping someone achieve their goals with a sailing course or the ultimate of gift of a sailing vacation.

Greece vs Croatia

October 27, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Both Greece and Croatia offer unparalleled sailing experiences, each with its own unique charm, beauty, and cultural heritage. Whether you’re exploring the sun-drenched islands of Greece or the rugged coastline of Croatia, a yacht charter vacation in the Mediterranean promises adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable memories on the water. 

How to Get Bareboat Certified for Yacht Charter with NauticEd

October 7, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Discover how to get bareboat certified and fulfill your dream of chartering a yacht in popular destinations like Europe and the Seychelles.

How to Trim the Mainsail – Traveler or Mainsheet?

October 5, 2024/by Grant Headifen

The traveler and the mainsheet work dynamically together. Sail like a pro by properly trimming the mainsail using the mainsheet and traveler.

Sailing to a Mooring Ball

September 29, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Sailing up to a mooring ball is an advanced skill. It will definitely prove your finesse for handling the boat and managing the crew.

Where are the Wallys

September 19, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Find the Wally and his friends who can’t trim the sails.

Navigation Rules of the Ocean Made Easy

August 19, 2024/by Grant Headifen

A podcast with summary and transcript of the rules of navigation of the oceans. Learn the navigation rules.

I am a monohull sailor but want to sail a catamaran on a sailing vacation

August 14, 2024/by Grant Headifen

The question is can I charter a catamaran if I don’t have any experience. The answer is yes and no … read on

Bareboat Yacht Charter Competency

August 12, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Being competent on a yacht charter is paramount. BUT how do you know you’re competent, what is competence and how do you measure competence. NauticEd uses the American National Standards which is prescribed by the US Coast Guard.

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