We all make Mistakes. It’s what you do about them that counts

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The lesson here is clear: To excel in sailing, one must remain at the top of their game. My mishap could have been prevented if I had been regularly practicing docking maneuvers in various scenarios and wind conditions – but the problem is this is realistically not practical. Even sailing 3-4 times per month, you just can’t be expected to experience all the docking situations you may encounter at any one time. This is where virtual reality comes into play.

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Dual Rudder: Maneuvering Under Power

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When a monohull sailboat has dual rudders, it will act differently than with a single rudder, so knowing what these differences are and how to manage them will save you a lot of headaches (and will keep you safer).

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Learn How to Maneuver in a Marina like an Expert

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Become an expert at maneuvering and docking your sailboat in a marina. Learn over 360 fundamental docking scenarios with no fear of mistakes. The MarineVerse/NauticEd Virtual Reality App on meta quest contains a Maneuvering and Docking a Sailboat Under Power experiential training course whereby the physics is essentially identical to a real situation.

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Leaving a Mooring Ball in a Tidal Current

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One of our students, Tom, asked the below question after he viewed our “How to Operate a Dinghy” you tube video. “Thanks Ed, my small boat is docked in a tidal harbour and it can get tricky when tides are running strong. How should I use the outboard/tiller to move away in reverse from the […]

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