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Learn Lateral Marks in Virtual Reality

January 27, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Learn Lateral Marks in virtual reality. Grant gives an example of the lateral marks combined with Cardinal Marks in VR.

How to gain your SLC Mediterranean Sailing License

May 21, 2018/by Grant Headifen

You must have a Sailing License when chartering in the Mediterranean. Regardless of experience, you should have a SLC Sailing License.

IALA-A and IALA-B Navigation Marks and Atons

March 28, 2017/by Grant Headifen

BOOK MARK THIS PAGE Getting confused about Lateral Navigation Marks and ATONs? There are two systems in the world. IALA-A and IALA-B. Basically, the colors are opposite but here is the infographic. This information and everything else you need to know about coastal navigation is in the NauticEd Coastal Navigation Course. It’s only $39. Upon completion, the course is […]

Lights on Navigation Markers (ATONS)

August 17, 2016/by Grant Headifen

Bookmark this page for future use and reference. This is a partial section out of our NauticEd Skipper Course and our NauticEd Coastal Navigation Course which discusses lights on ATONs. If you find this useful then perhaps you might consider taking either of the courses. Coastal Navigation is only $39 and covers most everything you need to […]

How to get an International Sailing License

July 5, 2016/by Grant Headifen

Yacht charter companies require a sailing resume as well as a legitimate sailing license. Make sure you have an acceptable sailing resume.

ICC Assessments in USA

March 21, 2016/by Grant Headifen

ICC – SLC Assessments in the USA If you are considering a sailing trip to Croatia or the Mediterranean, you now need a sailing license: either the NauticEd SLC (Sailing License and Credentials) or the ICC (International Certificate of Competence – United Nations Resolution 40) is recommended for full acceptance. Both the SLC and the […]

Tides and Coastal Navigation

October 5, 2015/by Grant Headifen

ATTN: The NauticEd Coastal Navigation Course has been upgraded and updated. See below. If you like that we update things for free, LIKE us over there —-> Snap Test: (1) At Eastport, Maine. What was the max spring high tide height after the eclipsed super full moon on September 28th 2015. What was the min […]

Why a sailing resume trumps a sailing certification

October 23, 2014/by Grant Headifen

If you think this post is right on the nail please LIKE it via Facebook and g+1 it. Thanks, it really helps us grow. A Sailing Resume beats a Sailing Certification It’s obvious when you think about it. It’s like Rock Paper Scissors. Show up to a charter company with a sailing certification and it’s […]

Sailing in Sydney Harbour

May 15, 2009/by Grant Headifen

The experience of sailing on the Sydney Harbour is not to be missed by anyone. Sailing under the Sydney harbor bridge and then right past the Sydney Opera house is one of those events that everyone should do at least once in their lifetime.

Coastal Navigation Clinic Launched

April 15, 2009/by Grant Headifen

Yesterday we launched our most requested clinic. Coastal Navigation! We’re very excited to have this course completed and up. It was written by our resident faculty member Captain Ed Mapes with Offshore Voyages. Ed has taught navigation courses with thousands of students on board his ocean learning passages. The Coastal Sailing Navigation course incorporates most […]