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Grant Headifen

About Grant Headifen

My vision for NauticEd is to provide the highest quality sailing and boating education available - and deliver competence wherever sailors live and go.

Entries by Grant Headifen

Leaving the Dock – End Ties

May 5, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Wind pushing you away from the dock – This is the simplest scenario. Once you are confident of your plan, release and stow dock lines, then allow the wind to push the boat clear of other obstacles.

Mediterranean Mooring with an Anchor

May 4, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Another factor when Mediterranean Mooring with an anchor is that the wind direction determines who is in control…

Propwalk – The Wash Lift effect

May 1, 2024/by Grant Headifen

The wash-lift effect has been documented heavily by Dave Geer who is one of the worlds leading propeller engineers.

Rudder Force with Spring Lines

April 29, 2024/by Grant Headifen

The rudder can be a big help because it can change the direction of the thrust force.

Getting a Sailing Qualification while on a Sailing Vacation

April 24, 2024/by Grant Headifen

While training and earning a sailing certification while on a vacation is possible, it doesn’t make nearly as much sense as you may think if you focus on 2 key questions.

Deploying the Anchor

April 15, 2024/by Grant Headifen

It is important that the person deploying the anchor and the helmsperson are in agreement about the anchoring plan first. Discuss the placement, the direction, the depth, the desired scope, and the setting plan.

Typical Boat and Battery Wiring Schematic

April 15, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Here is a typical wiring schematic of how your batteries are connected into your boat and charging system.

Marine Radio Licensing

April 15, 2024/by Grant Headifen

To operate a marine radio lawfully, you must comply with the laws of the country in which you are operating the radio.

Topping Up your Energy on a Sailboat

April 14, 2024/by Grant Headifen

There are several methods to top-off your energy on a sailboat.

Understanding Energy and Power

April 14, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Energy: The concept of energy is likened to water for the easiest understanding. A bucket of water holds a specific amount of water which is measured in a quantity of gallons or liters. It is finite; when it is all drained out, it is gone. To gain more, it must be replaced from a source.

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