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Tag Archive for: How to

How to Calculate Course To Steer (CTS)

April 1, 2015/by Grant Headifen

If you like our problems and solutions, LIKE us on facebook and g+1 us. It really helps us grow – thanks for that. AND you’ll get instant notification when we make a new problem or post a solution. How cool is that? Course to Steer Calculation Given the last Rate and Direction problem, now calculate […]

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How to solve a tide height using the rule of twelves

February 17, 2015/by Grant Headifen

Here is a tide curve plot for any tides that follow the rule of twelves. None do exactly, but it can provide a rough approximation.

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How to use a Tide Curve problem

February 2, 2015/by Grant Headifen

Build on your knowledge of tide curves and learn how to advance your skills in properly using them to your advantage.

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How to Steer a Sailboat

August 28, 2014/by Grant Headifen

Sailing the helm of a sailboat should come naturally to you, just like riding a bike. Let’s go over steering.

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How to use a Breton (Portland) Plotter

July 31, 2014/by Grant Headifen

Today, we’re discussing using a Breton Plotter, aka Portland Plotter, aka rotating protractor, to determine a course.

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How to fuel up your sailboat

January 12, 2014/by Grant Headifen

If you like this post – please  “LIKE” it and g+1  it – It helps keep our waterways clean. Here’s how to fuel up your sailboat without spilling a drop of fuel into the water. Hi all – for years I struggled with fueling up the boat and trying my best to not spill any […]

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How to Sail a Catamaran

January 3, 2014/by Grant Headifen

Catamaran Sailing Course   Along with the very exciting news of NauticEd  joining forces with Lagoon Catamarans to bring Catamaran Sailing education to the market, we have announced our latest update to the Catamaran Sailing Confidence Course. The interactive Catamaran Sailing Confidence Course is available online in browser and  PDF format and as an App […]

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How to Spring Off a Tee Head

November 19, 2013/by Grant Headifen

This is a follow up blog on last week’s How To Spring On To A Dock. If you like it – please “like it” – thanks it really helps us grow. Once you’ve jammed your self into a tight fuel dock, now how do you get out? Pretty simple. Just back out – but use […]

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How to spring on to the dock

November 11, 2013/by Grant Headifen

What if you’re in an end tie or tee head and the wind is blowing you off the dock? It’s not so easy to solve then.

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How to do a Mediterranean Mooring

July 17, 2013/by Grant Headifen

How to do a Mediterranean Mooring with skills learned from our Maneuvering Under Power Course, now much simpler and less intimidating.

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