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Grant Headifen

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.

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Anchoring Basics

April 13, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Anchoring is not simply throwing a “hook” and letting out a line. Although by watching some sailors this seems to be their theory. The best way to approach anchoring is to dissect it into a series of individual steps.

Available Energy Stored in a Battery

April 13, 2024/by Grant Headifen

You don’t actually run all of the electron charge out of a battery when it is considered empty.

Water and Water Making on Bareboat Charter

April 13, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Aboard, drinkable water is indeed a limited supply – very limited.

Anchoring with multiple anchors

April 13, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Setting multiple anchors has multiple advantages. It reduces swing, reduces the holding load required by each anchor, and can act as a backup.

Selecting an Anchoring Spot

April 12, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Selecting an Anchoring Spot – Charts, both electronic and paper will tell you where the reliable anchoring spots are.

Mooring on a Charter

April 12, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Most developed chartering locations throughout the world have established zones in which mooring balls have been permanently implanted.

Typical Sailboat Energy Usage

April 12, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Here we show the devices and how much energy you would typically use on a sailing boat on a sailing vacation each day.

Seasickness on a Bareboat Charter

April 12, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Here is some education about sea sickness that can help you and your crew overcome it.

Dinghy on a Bareboat Charter

April 11, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Several things to note about the dinghy on a Bareboat Charter.

The Autopilot on a Charter

April 10, 2024/by Grant Headifen

The autopilot is a great tool for those long hauls and it’s probably better at holding a straight line than most of us.

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