Grant Headifen

About Grant Headifen

Grant Headifen is a USCG-certified Master Mariner (50-Ton), founder of NauticEd, and one of the sailing world's most recognized educators. With 46 years on the water, charters across 40+ global destinations, 5 sailing books, 30+ online courses, and 300,000+ students worldwide, Grant brings real-world expertise to every article. He pioneered fractional boat ownership through SailTime and serves on the Texas Boater Safety Advisory Board. NauticEd is the only U.S. sailing education body recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard under American National Standards.

Entries by Grant Headifen

How to Pick Up a Mooring Ball

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The principle is simple – motor downwind past your selected mooring ball and back up to it. Run a line from the forward cleat outside the stanchions…

Greece Yacht Charter & Sailing Vacations

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Greece is a sailing vacation dream destination. But, it is more than just history, culture, arts, and food. . The birthplace of Western civilization features beautiful crystal clear Mediterranean waters and a vast collection of pristine islands. We’re breaking it all down in this informational blog to help you chart your next Greece getaway.

Crewing on a Sailing Vacation

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8 people confined in 40 sq m for a week? Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Well, not after you read this article. Crewing and skippering tips and ground rules.