Sailing Archives

How to Get Started in Sailing

August 6, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Learn how to get started in sailing. Gain the knowledge, skills, and experience to become a competent sailor.

Boating’s Deadly Dozen – The Top Causes of Accidents on the Water

June 18, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Discover the most common causes of accidents on the water and learn how to prevent them. Stay safe while enjoying your time on the water.

9 Essential Knots Every Sailor Should Know

June 15, 2024/by Bill Ibsen

Unleash your inner sailor with Bill Ibsen’s guide to 9 essential knots. From bights to bitter ends, master the art of knot tying.

Accelerate your Sailing with Virtual Reality

October 25, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Accelerated Learning with VR. Virtual Reality training in every physical field is proving to be more effective as well as faster learning. Learning sailing is particularly relevant for VR.

Angle of heel on a sailboat

October 9, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Heeling over or “heeling” on a sailboat is when it leans over. Learn what angle of heel on a sailboat is acceptable…

Dual Rudder: Maneuvering Under Power

June 24, 2023/by Trisha Evelyn

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).

Empowering Women in Sailing

June 10, 2023/by Trisha Evelyn

Instructor Merilee Wright discusses her passion for empowering women to learn to sail and become role models for others.

What is a flotilla?

April 19, 2023/by Trisha Evelyn

Learn about how to join a flotilla and have an incredible sailing vacation.

Sail Trim – How do sails work?

March 2, 2023/by Trisha Evelyn

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

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.