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
How to qualify to skipper a boat on a sailing vacation
/by Grant HeadifenIf you want to qualify to skipper a boat on a sailing vacation, you’re going to need to be competent. Don’t focus on the certification first – that will come once you are competent. Here is a plan towards competence that will make sure you are not only qualified but knowledgeable, safe, and experienced.
TAKE THE FRIGGIN WHEEL! Free Sailing Emotional Intelligence Podcast
/by Grant HeadifenUnlock the power of emotional intelligence in sailing with our podcast. Learn to be a strong leader and create a wow factor with your crew.
New England North Shore Sailing Courses and Vacation
/by Grant HeadifenTake a vacation to New England and get skipper or bareboat certified, or just charter a day-sail, with Satori Sailing on the famous New England North Shore.
Boating’s Deadly Dozen – The Top Causes of Accidents on the Water
/by Grant HeadifenDiscover the most common causes of accidents on the water and learn how to prevent them. Stay safe while enjoying your time on the water.
Meet Sailing Instructor Audrey Allgood
/by Grant HeadifenMeet instructor Audrey Allgood in Florida. Audrey’s awesome – USCG licensed, highly experienced, and loves sharing her passion of sailing.
Getting to Know the NauticEd Sailing Vacations Yacht Charter Agents
/by Grant HeadifenNauticEd Sailing Vacations Yacht Charter Agents really help sailors have amazing sailing vacations! Get to know NauticEd’s Charter Agents.
Prop Walk Bests You
/by Grant HeadifenThere is one situation where you are just going to have to suck it up, admit defeat, and work with the forces of nature.
Docking Force Alignment and Moment Balance
/by Grant HeadifenWhen you are docking, if your boat pulls on a line attached to the dock, the line pulls back on your boat. If the forces are aligned, then nothing really happens.
Top 10 Tips for Eco-Friendly Chartering
/by Grant HeadifenNauticEd wants everyone to respect the environment – especially our gorgeous oceans. Here are our top 10 eco-friendly chartering tips.
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.