Meet Sailing Instructor Ainsley Harrison
Discover the story of Ainsley Harrison, a sailing instructor with a passion for adventure and a deep love for the ocean.
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.
Discover the story of Ainsley Harrison, a sailing instructor with a passion for adventure and a deep love for the ocean.
At home, you have 110 volt or 220 volt AC electricity from the wall sockets. On a boat, the electricity comes from 2 sources, the 12 volt DC batteries, and the 110 volt or 220 volt AC generator if running. Here is what to bring with you on charter.
Meet Paul Werbin, a seasoned sailor and instructor who traded the healthcare world for a life of adventure, singlehanding the Bahamas and mastering catamaran sailing.
Sailing is an example of the synergy between theory and sailing experiential learning. While theoretical knowledge sets the stage, experiential learning takes center stage shaping sailors into competent sailors.
Take your sailing skills to the next level during the off-season. Learn boat handling, docking, and anchoring with NauticEd’s Skipper Course.
Unlock a world of possibilities with boating as your New Year’s resolution. Experience the freedom, adventure, and tranquility of life on the water.
Stay safe on the water by understanding boating give way rules. Learn essential navigational rules to prevent collisions and sail smarter.
Learn to sail while on vacation with the Instructional Skipper Program. Gain real-world skills and practical experience in beautiful destinations.
It is with heavy hearts during this holiday season that we share the news and toll the 8 Bells for the passing of Captain James (Jim) Waddell from Satori Sailing, a beloved member of our extended NauticEd family.
Beam reach – true wind or apparent wind – that is the question. Learn about the interplay between theory and practice when sailing a beam reach.
NauticEd is a fully recognized education and certification platform for sailing students combining online and on-the-water real instruction (and now VR). NauticEd offers +24 online courses, a free sailor's toolkit that includes 2 free courses, and six ranks of certification – all integrated into NauticEd’s proprietary platform. The USCG and NASBLA recognize NauticEd as having met the established American National Standards. Learn more at www.nauticed.org.
The NauticEd Vacations team are Expert Global Yacht Charter Agents – when you book a sailing vacation or bareboat charter through NauticEd, we don’t charge you a fee – we often save you money since we can compare prices from all yacht charter companies. PLUS, we can give you advice on which destination or charter company will suit your needs best. Inquire about a Sailing Vacation or Charter.
