Sailing Education Archives

Sea Monster Story: Katabatic Winds

September 26, 2022/by Grant Headifen

Well actually not so terrifying and not REALLY a sea monster BUT … We spent about 20 minutes starring at the effect of katabatic winds blasting down the valleys and exploding into the water.

Virtual Reality Sailing Training

September 25, 2022/by Grant Headifen

NauticEd Creates Partnership to Launch VR Sailing Training. Learn more about NauticEd’s Virtual Reality Sailing Training.

Basic Sailing Terms for the New Sailor

September 23, 2022/by Trisha Evelyn

Nautical language has a long and storied history, with many basic sailing terms that can completely confuse the newcomer.

What is apparent wind?

September 5, 2022/by Trisha Evelyn

Both the speed and angle of apparent wind can vary depending on your velocity, which has important implications for sailing. What is apparent wind?

Sailing Basics: How to use a VHF Radio

August 6, 2022/by Trisha Evelyn

Your VHF radio is your best way to communicate with other boats on the water, with marinas, and with the coast guard, if necessary. Learning to use it, however, is a little like learning a new language.

How to Pick Up a Mooring Ball

June 8, 2022/by Grant Headifen

The principle is simple – motor downwind past your selected mooring ball and back up to it. Run a line from the forward cleat outside the stanchions…

Top Ten Safe Boating Tips

May 22, 2022/by Grant Headifen

Top 10 safe boating tips in recognition of safe boating awareness week this June. Learn how to be safe on the water.

Crewing on a Sailing Vacation

May 20, 2022/by Grant Headifen

8 people confined in 40 sq m for a week? Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Well, not after you read this article. Crewing and skippering tips and ground rules.

Anchoring with side waves

May 7, 2022/by Grant Headifen

Here is a trick on how to turn your anchored boat to fave the waves instead of facing the wind. It gives you a much smoother experience while anchoring with side waves.

Do I need a sailing license to sail around the world if I own my own boat?

April 1, 2022/by Grant Headifen

The sailing license that you typically hear about is for yacht chartering only and only in certain areas of the world like the Mediterranean, Seychelles, and a few others. Learn more here….