In the USA, the terms “set and drift” are often used when it comes to specifying current flow. It is found that this is confusing to many students and in the rest of the world the terms rate and direction are used. At NauticEd, we adopt the term “rate and direction” in favor of the […]
If you like our App please LIKE this post on facebook and g+1 it. Thanks. Our new sailing app is now here This weekend we launched our new updated NauticEd Sailing App. We think it’s pretty cool- mostly because of the thousands (and thousands) of dollars invested in it (well … and the cool features). […]
Here’s a couple of good docking stories and also see below for a great animation on how to dock a sailboat in a tight space in the marina. If you like this story please LIKE it on facebook. Thanks it really helps us grow and in this case helps prevent people from damaging theirs and […]
Here is a tide curve plot for any tides that follow the rule of twelves. None do exactly, but it can provide a rough approximation.
If you think this is pretty cool please LIKE it on facebook or g+1 Learn the Rules of the Nautical Road in the most high-tech/low-tech manner possible. Huh? We’re excited to release our new first hybrid paper/eBook 92 pages long in full color. It’s a real paper book that comes alive with video and animations. […]
Build on your knowledge of tide curves and learn how to advance your skills in properly using them to your advantage.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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