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RYA Yachtmaster with NauticEd

January 1, 2016/by Grant Headifen

Now you too are able to participate in the official Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Yachtmaster theory course, available online with NauticEd.

How to Gain a Sailing Certification

May 13, 2015/by Grant Headifen

I have just finished writing an eBook on How to Gain a Sailing Certification. The information included within it comes from years of knowledge, gained from working with and interviewing several yacht charter companies. The eBook is free for you to download. Yes, free! Simply click on the image below and download the eBook now. […]

Bareboat Charter Rank Requires Experience

November 11, 2014/by Grant Headifen

Here is a great question from one of our students to one of our Vancouver based instructors at Vancouver Sailing School regarding experience and Rank advancement If you like the topic please LIKE it on facebook and g+1 it. Thanks it really helps us! How Can I Rise In Rank To Charter With Out Master of […]

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 […]

New Style and Greatly Enhanced Sailors LogBook

June 20, 2014/by Grant Headifen

The NauticEd Logbook has been greatly enhanced to add specific information about each logbook entry, helping the student experience.

Skipper (Small Boat) Certification Rank

November 9, 2013/by Grant Headifen

By popular demand we have now introduced a new sailing certification rank called Skipper (small boat) for learning to sail small keelboats.

Join Your Local Yacht Club

January 8, 2012/by Grant Headifen

This is the 2012 New Years Resolution Sailing Tip This issue’s sailing tip is a pretty simple one. It will lead to you having more valuable practical sailing experience than you’d ever imagine. And it fits nicely in with any new years resolutions you might be considering. When I lived in Austin Texas, I raced […]

NauticEd Encourages Advanced Sailors to Get a Sailing Certification

April 14, 2011/by Grant Headifen

PRESS RELEASE: NauticEd Encourages Advanced Sailors to Get a Sailing Certification Click on this button and you’ll be invited to test-out of the NauticEd beginner to intermediate sailor Skipper Sailing Course. This is NauticEd’s latest strategy to help advanced sailors get beyond the requirements to sit entry level sailing courses and to focus on advanced education. […]

Qualified Crew Member Certification

December 21, 2010/by Grant Headifen

Here’s an exciting addition to the NauticEd Sailing Certification system. We’ve now added a Qualified Crew Member Rank which is super easy to gain with the right education and experience. This announcement follows right on the heals of releasing the Safety at Sea course allowing for the advanced graduation to the Rank of NauticEd Captain. […]

Qualifying Experience – Sailing Certification

December 6, 2010/by Grant Headifen

Here’s an email from a student asking about qualifying experience and my answer follows. The topic is regarding what it takes to gain qualifying days to count towards your Skipper, Bareboat Charter Master and Captain Ranks. >>>> On 12/7/10 6:57 AM, “Vadim K”> wrote: Dear Colleagues, ~ 2 month ago I have opened my account […]