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How a Barber Hauler Works

September 12, 2015/by Grant Headifen

If you like this post Please LIKE it and LIKE us on facebook – over there ——-> Easy Rigging a Barber Hauler on Your Boat A Barber Hauler was invented by the Barber brothers (I know, can you believe it?!). They wanted to be able to further control the shape of the jibsail and the […]

How to Sail Your Boat to the Dock

May 28, 2015/by Grant Headifen

We created these animations to show the process of sailing your boat to the dock when approaching from an up-wind or down-wind position. If you like posts like this then please LIKE it on facebook and also LIKE our facebook page over there ——> You’ll get notifications when we post cool stuff like this. These are […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]