Sailing Education Archives

DC Electrical System on a Charter Boat

April 1, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Batteries power the 12 Volt DC “house” electrical system. There may be one or several batteries linked together to supply power…

Docking onto End Ties

March 30, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Wind blowing you off the dock end ties, plan a fairly steep approach so that you are facing more into the wind.

NauticEd uses the SailTies GPS Tracking App

March 29, 2024/by Grant Headifen

The strengthened partnership between NauticEd and SailTies is a testament to their commitment to advancing sailing education and experience tracking. By focusing on what each does best—NauticEd in creating competent sailors through education and SailTies in tracking and sharing sailing adventures—this collaboration is setting new standards in the sailing community. Sailors can now enjoy the best of both worlds: an educational platform that builds competence and a tracking app that validates and shares their seafaring experiences with the world.

Anchoring with Propwalk on a Sailboat

March 27, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Without proper knowledge of how the boat reacts to the wind and propwalk, anchoring can be a real challenge.

Pirate Facts & Quotes

January 15, 2024/by Grant Headifen

A collection of our favorite pirate and seafaring quotes. And, we added a wee bit of pirate history to help put the pirate quotes in context.

Catamaran Sailing Training in Houston Texas

January 2, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Each of these programs is not just a course; it’s an adventure and a stepping stone to mastering the art of catamaran sailing. Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned sailor, or an instructor, these courses are designed to enhance your skills and confidence on the water. Don’t miss the chance to set sail on this exciting journey. Register now and make 2024 the year you conquer the waves on a catamaran!

Polar Plots and True vs Apparent Wind Triangle – all explained

December 30, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Learn to use polar plot diagrams to generate a true wind / apparent wind/ boat speed triangle. Understand how a decrease in true wind velocity is not a knock and an increase is not a permanent lift with our simple explanation.

How Do I Increase My NauticEd Ranks and Level

December 1, 2023/by Grant Headifen

A NauticEd rank is a designation within the NauticEd sailing education system that signifies a sailor’s level of proficiency, based on a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical training, and recorded sailing experience.

FREE Virtual Reality Sailing Training & Racing

November 25, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Join other sailors and instructors for FREE Virtual Reality Sailing Training & Racing. Hone your sailing skills and join the VR community.

Alex AI Press Release Sailing Education

November 8, 2023/by Grant Headifen

NauticEd, the global leader in sailing education, has taken a giant leap forward in the world of maritime education with the introduction of Alex, an innovative AI-powered digital human designed to enhance the learning experience of sailing enthusiasts worldwide. NauticEd has become one of the pioneering marine-associated companies to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in its educational programs.