LEARN FROM OTHER SAILORS

Sailor Advice, Adventures, Stories, and More…

NauticEd’s Learn from Other Sailors blog was inspired by you, our students. Learning from others is one of sailing’s greatest traditions: sea stories, advice, tips, travel and simply sharing the adventures of friends on-the-water fully enriches and completes one’s sailing experience. NauticEd fully embraces the sailing life and respects the often hard-earned experience of sailors.

We welcome sailors who’d like to share with NauticEd. Please contact us at info@nauticed.org if you’d like to share your own story, advice and experience.

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Meet the Instructor

Sailing instructors are often the most highly experienced sailors in the industry, but they all start somewhere! Gain insight into sailing from those who do it most…

Sailor proudly holds a large fish on a yacht, showcasing a maritime catch under cloudy skies. Text: Experience is the Best Teacher.

Meet Sailing Instructor Paul Werbin

Meet Paul Werbin, a seasoned sailor and instructor who traded the healthcare world for a life of adventure, singlehanding the Bahamas and mastering catamaran sailing.
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Explore & Discover

Devices charging on a sailboat deck with a solar panel, illustrating what to bring for tech convenience while sailing.

Guide to Adapters and Chargers needed for Yacht Charter

At home, you have 110 volt or 220 volt AC electricity from the wall sockets. On a boat, the electricity comes from 2 sources, the 12 volt DC batteries, and the 110 volt or 220 volt AC generator if running. Here is what to bring with you on charter.
February 9, 2025/by Grant Headifen
Marine surveyor inspecting engine; top 10 overlooked annual boat inspection points guide.

Top 10 Overlooked Annual Inspection Points from a Marine Surveyor

Ensure a thorough marine surveyor inspection with this comprehensive checklist. Don't overlook any important details.
February 9, 2025/by Guest Author
Aerial view of a marina filled with yachts, titled Choosing the Right Yacht for Your Goals.

Choosing the Right Yacht for Your Goals

Find the perfect yacht to fit your lifestyle and goals. Discover the key factors to consider when choosing the right yacht for your needs.
January 10, 2025/by Merrill Charette
Couple standing by yachts in marina, showcasing essential yacht buying tips for boaters.

8 Essential Tips for Buying the Right Yacht

Looking to buy the perfect yacht? Check out these essential tips for making the right decision and finding the yacht of your dreams.
January 7, 2025/by Merrill Charette
Man inside sailboat cabin with CHEAP Sailboat! and SALE text overlay. Bargain sailboat exploration.

Buying a Cheap Sailboat – is it a Deal?

Get insider tips on buying a cheap sailboat from Capt. Josh Hannigan, a sailing instructor and boat broker. Start your boating adventure without breaking the bank.
January 5, 2025/by Guest Author
Antique treasure map with compass and Legends of Lost Treasures text, evoking maritime adventure and mystery.

Lost Treasure

Discover the hidden secrets of lost treasure and the allure of shipwrecks. Explore the depths and history of sunken vessels.
December 23, 2024/by Merrill Charette
Discover the perfect boater gifts: yachts sailing at sunset and on open seas. Boater Gift Guide.

Boater Gift Guide

Sailor gift ideas - Sailing is the gift that keeps giving whether by helping someone achieve their goals with a sailing course or the ultimate of gift of a sailing vacation.
December 3, 2024/by Grant Headifen
Top Apps for Sailing and Yacht Charter Planning

Top Apps for Sailing and Yacht Charter Planning

Discover the top sailing apps for iOS and Android. From charts and GPS tracking to weather forecasts, these apps have everything sailors need.
August 12, 2024/by Grant Headifen
Windflower anchored at the head of the fjord Devil Bay

Sailing the Fjords of Newfoundland

Discover the remote beauty of Newfoundland through sailing. Explore untouched anchorages and fulfill your adventurous spirit.
August 6, 2024/by Guest Author
Sailing emotional intelligence support group on a boat

TAKE THE FRIGGIN WHEEL! Free Sailing Emotional Intelligence Podcast

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.
June 24, 2024/by Grant Headifen
9 Essential Knots for Sailors

9 Essential Knots Every Sailor Should Know

Unleash your inner sailor with Bill Ibsen's guide to 9 essential knots. From bights to bitter ends, master the art of knot tying.
June 15, 2024/by Bill Ibsen
Provisioning for yacht charter

PROVISIONING FOR CHARTER IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

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.
March 30, 2024/by Lauren Zykorie
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Last updated on October 9th, 2023