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Top Apps for Sailing and Yacht Charter Planning

August 12, 2024/by Grant Headifen, Lauren Zykorie

Discover the top sailing apps for iOS and Android. From charts and GPS tracking to weather forecasts, these apps have everything sailors need.

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Sailing the Fjords of Newfoundland

August 6, 2024/by Guest Author

Discover the remote beauty of Newfoundland through sailing. Explore untouched anchorages and fulfill your adventurous spirit.

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TAKE THE FRIGGIN WHEEL! Free Sailing Emotional Intelligence Podcast

June 24, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Unlock the power of emotional intelligence in sailing with our podcast. Learn to be a strong leader and create a wow factor with your crew.

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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.

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PROVISIONING FOR CHARTER IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

March 30, 2024/by Lauren Zykorie

Along with places to provision, we also provide some key tips to help become competent in this skill, and some handy reference sheets.  And last—we present restaurant recommendations so that on the nights you’re not cooking, eating, or cleaning aboard, you can enjoy some of the delicious BVI cuisine on shore.

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Sailing Lifestyle

March 12, 2024/by Lauren Zykorie

The benefits of sailing extend far beyond mere recreation. From stress relief and improved cardiovascular fitness to enhanced mindfulness and personal growth, sailing offers a holistic approach to well-being that nourishes the mind, body, and soul. So why not cast off the lines, set sail, and experience the transformative power of the sea for yourself? Fair winds and following seas await.

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Pirate Facts & Quotes

January 15, 2024/by Grant Headifen

A collection of our favorite pirate and seafaring quotes. And, we added a wee bit of pirate history to help put the pirate quotes in context.

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Tips on Navigating the Hazards of Bora Bora

December 23, 2023/by Bill Ibsen

The entire southern end of Bora Bora’s lagoon is unnavigable to sailboats due to its shallow waters, although much of it can be traversed by dinghy. This means that for incoming sailboats to visit the picturesque eastern side lagoon…

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How to and Why Authenticate a Boating Logbook

August 31, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Whenever you are out on the water sailing, the SailTies app will create a GPS real-time track of your every movement and display it on a map. You can see every tack, gybe, knock, and lift. The guys at SailTies did such an amazing job of creating a user-friendly app for GPS tracking that we decided to hook up with them and allow their data to directly feed right into the student NauticEd logbook.

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Sailing in the Mediterranean Tips

July 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

If you are going sailing in the Mediterranean, here are some great Sailing in the Mediterranean Tips to help plan and enjoy your trip.

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