Grant Headifen

About Grant Headifen

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.

Entries by Grant Headifen

Bareboat Yacht Charter Competency

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Being competent on a yacht charter is paramount. BUT how do you know you’re competent, what is competence and how do you measure competence. NauticEd uses the American National Standards which is prescribed by the US Coast Guard.

How to qualify to skipper a boat on a sailing vacation

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If 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.