How to use a Tide Curve problem
Build on your knowledge of tide curves and learn how to advance your skills in properly using them to your advantage.
Entries by Grant Headifen
Sound Signals for Vessels
The basic sound signals you should know are shown below. This information is embedded in the NauticEd Skipper Course and the NauticEd RYA Day Skipper Course. Also, download our Navigation Rules eBook for iPad where the complete set of Navigation Rules are given and explained with animations – ONLY $2.99. Tap each image to hear an […]
Can you solve this tidal problem?
In this sailing exercise, you’ll be given a tidal problem. See if you have what it takes to solve it, or if you need a little more practice.
Living and Sailing in 2015 – a motivational rant by Grant.
If you like this please LIKE it via facebook and g+1 it. If you hate it – Sorry! Here’s is my New Years Random Rant of Life and Sailing Thoughts. Please enjoy (or not)! Did you know that today is the first day of the rest of your life. And coincidently it is the new […]
Bareboat Charter Rank Requires Experience
Here is a great question from one of our students to one of our Vancouver based instructors at Vancouver Sailing School regarding experience and Rank advancement If you like the topic please LIKE it on facebook and g+1 it. Thanks it really helps us! How Can I Rise In Rank To Charter With Out Master of […]
PRESS RELEASE: NauticEd Solves European Sailing License Problem
If you like this Press Release please LIKE it on facebook and g+1 it. And send it onto your local sailing rag or magazine editor. Thanks – it really helps us grow. Ohh ohh hey and please post it on your yacht club notice board. Awesome – thx. Going Sailing In the Mediterranean? You Might […]
Why a sailing resume trumps a sailing certification
If you think this post is right on the nail please LIKE it via Facebook and g+1 it. Thanks, it really helps us grow. A Sailing Resume beats a Sailing Certification It’s obvious when you think about it. It’s like Rock Paper Scissors. Show up to a charter company with a sailing certification and it’s […]
Tides and the Rule of Twelves
Tides are often intimidating to sailors, but understanding tides can be made simple with the Rule of Twelves.
Longitude Mystery
The Longitude Mystery- zero degree line of longitude was selected and placed in Greenwich in 1751 and then in 1851 it was moved a few feet.
How to Steer a Sailboat
Sailing the helm of a sailboat should come naturally to you, just like riding a bike. Let’s go over steering.
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