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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.

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ANTIGUA YACHT CHARTER SAILING VACATION WITH KIDS – DAY 2 and DAY 3

June 25, 2018/by Grant Headifen

This is Day 2 and 3 of our sailing vacation in Antigua with Dream Yacht Charter on two catamarans – four families and 8 kids. Sailing in Antigua Day Two Freemans Bay beach at the entrance to English Harbour is definitely a must stop. After another swim and play on the Freemans Bay beach at […]

ANTIGUA YACHT CHARTER SAILING VACATION WITH KIDS – DAY 4 and DAY 5

June 24, 2018/by Grant Headifen

This is day 4 and 5 of our yacht charter vacation with Dream Yacht Charter in Antigua – 4 kids two families on Roma – a 45 ft Bali Catamaran, and 4 kids two familes on Shine – a Lagoon 400 Catamaran. Sailing in Antigua Pinching Bay to Deep Bay to Dickenson Bay. Another screaming […]

ANTIGUA YACHT CHARTER SAILING VACATION WITH KIDS – DAY 6 and DAY 7

June 21, 2018/by Grant Headifen

Day 6 of our Sailing Trip in Antigua with Dream Yacht Charter Jumby Bay to Deep Bay Daily Tip Getting the main sail up on a catamaran is always a decent challenge. It takes time for the sail to be hoisted up the tall mast and the lazy jack lines tend to always catch the […]

Antigua Yacht Charter Sailing Vacation With Kids

June 16, 2018/by Grant Headifen

Chronicles of our sailing vacation to Antigua with Dream Yacht Charter Excited – here is our report on our yacht charter sailing trip to Antigua – we’ve got high hopes. Since NauticEd is a global charter agency, we pride ourselves on recommending the proper locations to our clients depending on what they are looking for. […]

Bareboat Charter Guide: How to Charter a Sailboat on a Sailing Vacation

June 12, 2018/by Grant Headifen

Perhaps you are a little intimidated by the process of how to charter a sailboat? Don’t worry, here are all the facts.

How to gain your SLC Mediterranean Sailing and Boating License

May 21, 2018/by Grant Headifen

You must have a Sailing License when chartering in the Mediterranean. Regardless of experience, you should have a SLC Sailing License.

How Much Experience is Required to Skipper a Yacht on a Sailing Vacation

May 20, 2018/by Grant Headifen

In 2007, we started NauticEd because we saw a lack of consistent standards in sailing education in North America and a general lack of modern training techniques worldwide. What we saw were some sailing association factories pumping out certifications to people who clearly were not competent to command and skipper a sailboat. Bareboat charter certifications […]

Malta—An Eclectic Beauty in The Heart of the Mediterranean

May 16, 2018/by Grant Headifen

Malta is one of the world’s smallest and most densely populated countries. Only its three largest islands are inhabited: Malta Island, Comino (mostly a nature reserve), and Gozo.

Sailing License for the Mediterranean

April 5, 2018/by Grant Headifen

PRESS RELEASE: This past week, NauticEd’s SLC license was approved as a valid sailing license in the Mediterranean How do you get a Mediterranean Sailing License? Going sailing in Greece, Italy, Croatia, Spain, France, Turkey? Previously, you needed the ICC (International Certificate of Competence), which, for North Americans was practically inaccessible as there are very few […]

Yacht Charter Insurance – Damage Waiver

April 2, 2018/by Grant Headifen

How does insurance work when chartering a yacht on a sailing vacation? We get heaps of questions on insurance for yacht chartering so this article will clear it all up for you and allow you to use the right language when communicating with a yacht charter company or agent and help you understand your charter agreement/contract/invoice. Think about this: […]

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