Tips and Advice Archives - NauticEd

Tag Archive for: Tips and Advice

Hybrid Propulsion Systems for Sailboats

April 5, 2023/by Grant Headifen

We discuss the advantages of the diesel-electric hybrid solution for sailboats and why now, more than ever, is the time to install such a system on your new or used vessel.

A Stopper Knot in Time Saves…

October 5, 2022/by Grant Headifen

For a beginner or advanced sailor, a properly tied stopper knot will always keep your line accessible and in its proper place.

#65 We gotta be Nuts

April 3, 2022/by Grant Headifen

There is something that happens to me as soon as I see a small gap of water between my boat and the dock as I am leaving for a sail…. We gotta be nuts.

#89 Security is a kind of death

January 17, 2022/by Grant Headifen

Did you ever notice the first thing a non-sailor will ask an experienced sailor is, “Have you ever been in a bad storm? I think Tennessee Williams said it best – Security is a kind of death.

10 Best Boat Drinks

August 13, 2021/by Grant Headifen

Mixologist or not, you can make your sailing vacation a cut above the rest by mixing a few yummy drinks for your crew. You can even use your imagination once you start to realize what goes with what.

Winter Sailing Goals

December 7, 2019/by Grant Headifen

Although there may be snow on the ground and the sailing season over for many – there’s plenty of sailing to be had this winter. Stuck inside—check off some sailing goals; better yet, head someplace warm to continue your on the water training or take a sailing vacation. Below are some Winter Sailing Goals: 1) […]

Anchoring a Sailboat Tip 2

February 21, 2019/by Grant Headifen

This is a follow on article on request of one of our students after reading Anchoring a Sailboat Tip 1 WHERE TO ANCHOR YOUR SAILBOAT IN A BUSY HARBOR Great question and we’ve got an awesome answer. The answer is a bit of a secret so don’t tell anyone otherwise they will start using the […]

Anchoring a Sailboat Tip

February 8, 2019/by Grant Headifen

How to Pick the Right Spot to Anchor The NauticEd Anchoring a Sailboat Online Course is part of the Bareboat Charter Master bundle of Courses. The following is an excerpt It was surprising to us a little at first that anchoring a sailboat is feared by many. But after I drank some memory juice, I […]

Bareboat Chartering: What is a sleep-aboard and do I need one?

February 6, 2019/by Grant Headifen

A sleep-aboard means that you sleep on the board the boat the night before your charter begins. Basically, the boat becomes your hotel for the night. Many charters start at 6 pm, particularly in the Mediterranean and many in the Caribbean. This means that you automatically sleep on board the boat in the marina the […]

Does my charter need to be exactly a week long?

January 27, 2019/by Grant Headifen

Does it have to start and end on Saturday? (Charter v. To rent a boat for an extended period of time on a gorgeous sailing vacation with friends and family and have the time of your life. And want to do it over and over again.) (definition embellished by author) The answer to the question […]

FIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER

NauticEd 21st Century Education

NauticEd 21st Century Education

NauticEd is a fully recognized education and certification platform for sailing students combining online and on-the-water real instruction (and now VR). NauticEd offers +24 online courses, a free sailor's toolkit that includes 2 free courses, and six ranks of certification – all integrated into NauticEd’s proprietary platform. The USCG and NASBLA recognize NauticEd as having met the established American National Standards. Learn more at www.nauticed.org.

NauticEd Sailing Vacations

NauticEd Sailing Vacations

The NauticEd Vacations team are Expert Global Yacht Charter Agents – when you book a sailing vacation or bareboat charter through NauticEd, we don’t charge you a fee – we often save you money since we can compare prices from all yacht charter companies. PLUS, we can give you advice on which destination or charter company will suit your needs best. Inquire about a Sailing Vacation or Charter.

Online Sailing Courses
Sailing Vacations | Charters
Practical Sailing Courses
Sailing Certification | License

Sign up for 2 FREE Sailing Courses
Try sailing in Virtual Reality!
Gift a Friend a Sailing Course
Sailing Events | Opportunities

About NauticEd
Contact Us
NauticEd Support
Privacy Policy