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Tag Archive for: Learn to Sail

NauticEd and MarineVerse Launch World’s First Virtual Reality Sailing Course

October 5, 2022/by D Henderson

The virtual reality sailing training is expected to revolutionize sailing education by better preparing and entertaining sailors.

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Virtual Reality Relaxed Training (because real sailing can be scary)

October 4, 2022/by Trisha Evelyn

Sailing doesn’t need to be scary. It’s simply a skill that you can master. Not just learn. Master. Sure, you need to take some courses and practice, but every single concept you learn, every single time you practice, you are building a depth of knowledge that slowly chips away at fear. Plus, now you can practice with a virtual reality sailing course!

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Virtual Reality Sailing Training

September 25, 2022/by Grant Headifen

NauticEd Creates Partnership to Launch VR Sailing Training. Learn more about NauticEd’s Virtual Reality Sailing Training.

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Basic Sailing Terms for the New Sailor

September 23, 2022/by Trisha Evelyn

Nautical language has a long and storied history, with many basic sailing terms that can completely confuse the newcomer.

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What is apparent wind?

September 5, 2022/by Trisha Evelyn

Both the speed and angle of apparent wind can vary depending on your velocity, which has important implications for sailing. What is apparent wind?

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Sailing Basics: How to use a VHF Radio

August 6, 2022/by Trisha Evelyn

Your VHF radio is your best way to communicate with other boats on the water, with marinas, and with the coast guard, if necessary. Learning to use it, however, is a little like learning a new language.

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NASA Engineer Endorses NauticEd

February 27, 2019/by Grant Headifen

Here is a recent email from one of our students who happens to be a NASA Engineer. >>> Dear NauticEd, A few weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to skip the rat race and live on a sailboat here in Florida.  Logic would lead one to conclude that a class on how to operate […]

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NauticEd Releases a Fun, Exciting, Fictional, and Educational Sailing Book for Kids

January 29, 2019/by Grant Headifen

“A sailboat!” yelped Alex with glee as he uncovered his eyes and gazed upon a shiny dinghy sailboat sitting proud on a trailer in the garage. Alex’s dad was happily standing next to him with his arm over his shoulder. “Happy Birthday, Son,” he said, “he’s all yours now.” That’s the opening two paragraphs in […]

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How to steer a sailboat

August 28, 2014/by Grant Headifen

If you like this post please LIKE it and g+1 it – thanks it really helps us grow. Sailing the helm should be natural – like riding a bike   This past summer I invested some serious time into having my daughter learn to ride a bike and it paid off on the last day […]

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Difference between tacking and gybing (aka jibing)

December 16, 2013/by Grant Headifen

Tacking and Gybing If you like this post – please “LIKE” it or +1 it. It really helps us grow. When describing tacking and gybing,  a boring ol’ paper book must go into a thousand words about the difference between tacking and gybing with several graphics explaining wind from aft and wind passing through bow […]

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