Sailing Education Archives

The Types of Sailing Charters

April 4, 2024/by Grant Headifen

There are two types of sailing charters; captained and bareboat. The captained charters have a professional captain on board to navigate and operate the vessel, and usually…

Plumbing and Tankage – Getting Familiar with a Charter Boat

April 4, 2024/by Grant Headifen

A diaphragm pump below directs flow from the water tank(s) to various faucets throughout the boat. You’ll always begin a charter with full water tanks but understand that water conservation is still required.

Seacocks – Getting Familiar with a Charter Boat

April 4, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Seacocks are designed to let water flow out of the hull safely. They are not one-way valves so any loose clamps around the seacock itself create leaks around the hoses and can allow water to enter into the boat. This is usually bad – right?

Heads on a Charter Boat

April 4, 2024/by Grant Headifen

You don’t need trouble with the waste system, especially when on vacation.

Sails – Getting Familiar with a Charter Boat

April 3, 2024/by Grant Headifen

We’re pretty certain here that you know how to operate sails on a sailboat, however – chances are that you’re chartering a boat much bigger than you’re normally used to.

Kids on a Sailing Charter

April 3, 2024/by Grant Headifen

If you’re considering a charter and considering taking your kids – DO IT.

Showering on a Charter Boat

April 3, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Charter boat guests use the showers not only for basic hygiene, but must also rinse off seawater after swimming to avoid nasty skin rashes (sailor’s sores).

Getting Familiar with the Charter Boat

April 2, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Prior to releasing the boat to you, the charter company will give you a reasonably extensive walk through the boat.

Leaving the Slip with a Sailboat

April 1, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Wind coming into the slip channel and your boat is stern-to. This is best handled by steering out of the slip and then immediately downwind. Back out of the slip channel and well into the main channel before engaging forward.

RYA Day Skipper with NauticEd

April 1, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Learn the difference between the RYA Day Skipper Course and The NauticEd Skipper Course, and choose which course and sailing license will be best for you!