The Real Reason Most Boats Sit Idle: Fear
Explore the fear of docking boats and how it keeps many sailors from sailing. Learn to overcome this common barrier.
Explore the fear of docking boats and how it keeps many sailors from sailing. Learn to overcome this common barrier.
YouTube can’t replace real sailing education. Discover why true seamanship requires structured training, on-the-water practice, and real experience.
Discover why catamaran rudders on the Lagoon 46 don’t steer in forward gear like monohulls do—learn how rudder placement affects maneuverability, especially when docking. Includes video transcript and practical tips.
Understand the importance of sailing risk assessment to ensure safety and preparedness on the water – by NauticEd instructor and professional pilot Gordy Cox.
Learn the history and explore the vital aids to navigation that help mariners safely traverse waterways and avoid hazards while boating.
Docking doesn’t have to be nerve-wracking. In this video tutorial, we break down the 90-45-22 docking method—an easy, effective strategy that uses prop walk and angle control to get you on the dock smoothly and confidently, every time.
Learn how the Safety Position — a controlled, depowered close reach — helps sailors pause safely without losing steerage. Ideal for MOB drills, instruction, and more.
One balmy day in a stormy night,
Two sunken catamarans sailed with a port green light.
They reefed both lazy sheets in a flat sea gale,
And tacked straight windward with no wind and a bulging sail.
Explore the differences in Great Lakes vs ocean sailing and discover unique features of each sailing experience.
Comparing catamaran vs monohull for cruising? This guide breaks down comfort, sailing feel, cost, safety, and real-life tradeoffs that matter.
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