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How Catamaran vs. Monohull Rudders are Different

August 21, 2025/by Grant Headifen

Discover why catamaran rudders on the Lagoon 46 don’t steer in forward gear like monohulls do—learn how rudder placement affects maneuverability, especially when docking. Includes video transcript and practical tips.

The Art of the Approach: 90-45-22 Docking Explained

July 23, 2025/by Guest Author

Docking doesn’t have to be nerve-wracking. In this video tutorial, we break down the 90-45-22 docking method—an easy, effective strategy that uses prop walk and angle control to get you on the dock smoothly and confidently, every time.

Spring-on and Spring-off exercise

April 23, 2025/by Grant Headifen

The Animation is the most common way to get your boat off the dock or get in when the wind is not working in your favor. You can also use this if the current is working against you also.

It is especially useful for tight spots – many times you might want to get into the fuel dock and back out again, but there is only a tiny spot. No worries!

We all make Mistakes. It’s what you do about them that counts

October 24, 2023/by Grant Headifen

The lesson here is clear: To excel in sailing, one must remain at the top of their game. My mishap could have been prevented if I had been regularly practicing docking maneuvers in various scenarios and wind conditions…

Sailing in the Mediterranean Tips

July 13, 2023/by Grant Headifen

If you are going sailing in the Mediterranean, here are some great Sailing in the Mediterranean Tips to help plan and enjoy your trip.

Learn How to Maneuver in a Marina like an Expert

June 20, 2023/by Grant Headifen

Become an expert at maneuvering and docking your sailboat in a marina. Learn over 360 fundamental docking scenarios with no fear of mistakes. The MarineVerse/NauticEd Virtual Reality App on meta quest contains a Maneuvering and Docking a Sailboat Under Power experiential training course whereby the physics is essentially identical to a real situation.

Maneuvering a Catamaran

May 18, 2023/by Grant Headifen

How to maneuver a catamaran in a marina with rudders forward and aft of the propellers, including animations on how the Catamaran responds.

What is Propwalk on a Sailboat?

April 11, 2023/by Grant Headifen

What is propwalk? You want your new sailboat to go backwards but you keep going sideways. Welcome to propwalk.

Maneuvering a Sailboat out of a Tight Slip

February 17, 2022/by Grant Headifen

Maneuvering a Sailboat out of a tight slip does not need to be stressful or embarrassing. Learn how to use your spring line in challenging crosswinds.

Leaving a Mooring Ball in a Tidal Current

July 26, 2021/by Grant Headifen

One of our students, Tom, asked the below question after he viewed our “How to Operate a Dinghy” you tube video. “Thanks Ed, my small boat is docked in a tidal harbour and it can get tricky when tides are running strong. How should I use the outboard/tiller to move away in reverse from the […]