Navigation Practice Exercise
Here is a simple navigation practice exercise to practice sailing (navigating) to a waypoint. The exercise is for you to plan to sailing upwind and to a waypoint with 2 tacks.
Entries by Grant Headifen
Maneuvering a Sailboat out of a Tight Slip
Maneuvering a Sailboat out of a tight slip does not need to be stressful or embarrassing. Learn how to use your spring line in challenging crosswinds.
Romantic Yacht Charter Destinations
There’s nothing more intimate or romantic than a sailing vacation. Whether in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, or more exotic locales, a romantic yacht charter is the ultimate in sailing adventure, tranquility, and romance.
NauticEd Friends and Family 2022 Croatia Flotilla
Join NauticEd for a family-friendly 2022 Croatia Flotilla. The Dalmatian coast is a great area for sailing as well as exploring the ancient cities, beaches, and hidden bays and coves. There are plenty of activities on and off the water for travelers of all ages.
Canary Islands Sailing Vacation – Salty Seamen
The Salty Seamen share their sailing vacation to the Canary Islands. A fun and informing blog written by Joseph Dieber and the intrepid Salty Seamen Sailing Team’s adventure sailing the Canary Islands.
#89 Security is a kind of death
Did you ever notice the first thing a non-sailor will ask an experienced sailor is, “Have you ever been in a bad storm? I think Tennessee Williams said it best – Security is a kind of death.
Looking back, moving forward 2022
Over the Christmas break, Team NauticEd looked back at what we accomplished this past year – and we even shocked ourselves at what was achieved. It’s obvious that we were working too hard and should have been sailing more.
NauticEd Holiday Sailor Gift Ideas
Gift ideas for your favorite sailor. Sailing is the gift that keeps giving whether by helping someone achieve their goals and dreams with a sailing course, spending time on the water with friends and family, or the ultimate of taking a sailing vacation or join a flotilla!!!
NauticEd Withdraws Endorsement of Integrel System
Why the Integrel system failed to reach its market potential.
Energy on your Boat
We discuss energy on your boat, how to manage energy, forms of generation, how much is used per day. Generators, solar, lithium-ion batteries etc
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