Sailing Education Archives

Learn Lateral Marks in Virtual Reality

January 27, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Learn Lateral Marks in virtual reality. Grant gives an example of the lateral marks combined with Cardinal Marks in VR.

How to Raise or Unfurl Sails

January 12, 2023/by Trisha Evelyn

Learn how to raise or unfurl sails in this brief glimpse into one of our introductory sailing courses.

Most Important Sailing Knots

December 21, 2022/by Trisha Evelyn

These 8 sailing knots are the first ones you should master as you learn how to sail. Practice these (and then a couple of extras) to continue your online sailing education journey.

Who Gives Way Port versus Starboard?

December 1, 2022/by Grant Headifen

Anchoring with Lines Ashore – Mediterranean Style

November 30, 2022/by Trisha Evelyn

Master anchoring with lines ashore – essential for boat owners and on charter boats, especially the Mediterranean.

How do Polar Plots Work on a Sailboat?

November 23, 2022/by Grant Headifen

The polar plot on a sailboat shows the speed the sailboat goes at a specific angle to the wind at a specific wind speed. Read this article to understand how they work and how to read a polar plot.

The Chicken Gybe (Jibe)

November 18, 2022/by Grant Headifen

Sometimes in sailing it’s smart to stay safe and not take the dare. The safe maneuver is called the chicken gybe (jibe).

Can I charter a Catamaran with only monohull experience

November 13, 2022/by Grant Headifen

If you’re like most, you want to charter a catamaran but you have limited catamaran experience. How do you do that?

What is Sail Twist and how to use it

October 18, 2022/by Grant Headifen

Managing sail twist can increase the performance, speed, and control of the sails. What is Sail Twist and how to use it…

A Stopper Knot in Time Saves…

October 5, 2022/by Grant Headifen

For a beginner or advanced sailor, a properly tied stopper knot will always keep your line accessible and in its proper place.