Sailors Sharing Archives

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.

Hybrid Propulsion Systems for Sailboats

April 5, 2023/by Grant Headifen

We discuss the advantages of the diesel-electric hybrid solution for sailboats and why now, more than ever, is the time to install such a system on your new or used vessel.

Common Bareboat Chartering Mistakes

November 30, 2022/by Trisha Evelyn

Bareboat chartering a new boat in a new place is sure to throw you for a loop. Here are common bareboat chartering mistakes to avoid.

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October 3, 2022/by Grant Headifen

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The Saronic Gulf Sailing Charter Itinerary

September 27, 2022/by Trisha Evelyn

If you have ever wanted to cruise the Greek islands, look no further than a charter out of Athens and a week sampling the many quaint destinations of the Saronic Gulf and eastern Peloponnese. This itinerary and trip recap comes from NauticEd member James Brown.

Sea Monster Story: Katabatic Winds

September 26, 2022/by Grant Headifen

Well actually not so terrifying and not REALLY a sea monster BUT … We spent about 20 minutes starring at the effect of katabatic winds blasting down the valleys and exploding into the water.

Rhodes and Dodecanese Sailing Itinerary

September 8, 2022/by Trisha Evelyn

A simple charter sailing itinerary for sailing the Rhodes and Dodecanese area. Read more about Dodedanese sailing here.

Top 10 Best Sailing Movies

May 27, 2022/by Trisha Evelyn

The Top 10 Best Sailing Movies, in our humble opinion. In no particular order, and with a mix of action, romance, drama, documentary, and comedy.

The Racing and Yelling Thing

May 2, 2022/by Grant Headifen

None of us like yelling on sailboats, and racing is a poor excuse for it. Quick advice on being a better skipper from Capt. Marc Hughston.

#65 We gotta be Nuts

April 3, 2022/by Grant Headifen

There is something that happens to me as soon as I see a small gap of water between my boat and the dock as I am leaving for a sail…. We gotta be nuts.