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How to use a Tide Curve problem

February 2, 2015/by Grant Headifen

Build on your knowledge of tide curves and learn how to advance your skills in properly using them to your advantage.

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Sound Signals for Vessels

January 28, 2015/by Grant Headifen

The basic sound signals you should know are shown below. This information is embedded in the NauticEd Skipper Course and the NauticEd RYA Day Skipper Course. Also, download our Navigation Rules eBook for iPad where the complete set of Navigation Rules are given and explained with animations – ONLY $2.99. Tap each image to hear an […]

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Can you solve this tidal problem?

January 15, 2015/by Grant Headifen

In this sailing exercise, you’ll be given a tidal problem. See if you have what it takes to solve it, or if you need a little more practice.

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Bareboat Charter Rank Requires Experience

November 11, 2014/by Grant Headifen

Here is a great question from one of our students to one of our Vancouver based instructors at Vancouver Sailing School regarding experience and Rank advancement If you like the topic please LIKE it on facebook and g+1 it. Thanks it really helps us! How Can I Rise In Rank To Charter With Out Master of […]

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Why a sailing resume trumps a sailing certification

October 23, 2014/by Grant Headifen

If you think this post is right on the nail please LIKE it via Facebook and g+1 it. Thanks, it really helps us grow. A Sailing Resume beats a Sailing Certification It’s obvious when you think about it. It’s like Rock Paper Scissors. Show up to a charter company with a sailing certification and it’s […]

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Tides and the Rule of Twelves

September 27, 2014/by Grant Headifen

Tides are often intimidating to sailors, but understanding tides can be made simple with the Rule of Twelves.

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Longitude Mystery

September 18, 2014/by Grant Headifen

The Longitude Mystery- zero degree line of longitude was selected and placed in Greenwich in 1751 and then in 1851 it was moved a few feet.

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How to Steer a Sailboat

August 28, 2014/by Grant Headifen

Sailing the helm of a sailboat should come naturally to you, just like riding a bike. Let’s go over steering.

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Maneuvering a Catamaran Advice

August 6, 2014/by Grant Headifen

Here is an email we received from a student asking about how to dock a Catamaran. Let’s go over the basics together.

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How to use a Breton (Portland) Plotter

July 31, 2014/by Grant Headifen

Today, we’re discussing using a Breton Plotter, aka Portland Plotter, aka rotating protractor, to determine a course.

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