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Ep 31: How to Dress for Sailing in Any Weather
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Ep 31: How to Dress for Sailing in Any Weather
Welcome to Episode 31 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I go over dressing appropriately for sailing, in fair weather and foul. I cover sun protection as well as dressing in layers when in adverse weather. I also talk about the various fabrics and ma...
  • Mar 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:30:21
Ep 30: Navigation: The Nautical Chart
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Ep 30: Navigation: The Nautical Chart
Welcome to Episode 30 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I go over nautical charts and how to read one. I cover information found in the title block, scale, projection, depths, elevations, symbols, the compass rose and I briefly discuss digital charts...
  • Feb 26, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:01
Ep 29: Pro Tips: Dealing with Propwalk
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Ep 29: Pro Tips: Dealing with Propwalk
Welcome to Episode 29 of Carpe Diem Sailing. Along with wind, propwalk is one of the biggest issues sailors face when docking or undocking their boats but it can also be a very useful tool. Often when propwalk is not well understood the boat appears to ha...
  • Feb 11, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:45
Ep 28: Crew Overboard Recovery System
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Ep 28: Crew Overboard Recovery System
Welcome to Episode 28 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I try out and review a crew overboard recovery system. This 2 in 1 recovery system is advertised to work as a boarding ladder and also a sling for injured or unconscious crew overboard victims. Ch...
  • Jan 28, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:12
Ep 27: Learn to Sail: Part 15: Reefing the Main
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Ep 27: Learn to Sail: Part 15: Reefing the Main
Welcome to Episode 27 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 15 of our Learn to Sail Series. Building on our last video, where I discussed the theory of shortening sail, in this video I go over the specific steps for tying a reef into a mainsail equipped with a j...
  • Jan 14, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:32
Ep 26: Learn to Sail: Part 14: Shortening Sail
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Ep 26: Learn to Sail: Part 14: Shortening Sail
Welcome to Episode 26 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 14 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I discuss the theory of shortening sail or reefing for heavy weather. I talk about all the reasons why we shorten sail, I cover sail balance and I talk abou...
  • Dec 31, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:54
Ep 25: More Knots & Whipping a Line
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Ep 25: More Knots & Whipping a Line
Welcome to Episode 25 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I cover a few more knots: the cleat hitch, a bowline on the bight, the rolling hitch and I whip the end of a line. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https...
  • Dec 17, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:01
Ep 24: Pulling a Knotmeter Transducer in the Water
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Ep 24: Pulling a Knotmeter Transducer in the Water
Welcome to Episode 24 of Carpe Diem Sailing. How many of you sailors out there live in fear of pulling out a knotmeter transducer while the boat is in the water, OK maybe not fear so much as a bit of stress. No one wants to sink their boat. If you've nev...
  • Dec 03, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:03:38
Ep 23: How to Flake a Mainsail
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Ep 23: How to Flake a Mainsail
Welcome to Episode 23 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 12 of our Learn to Sail Series. Flaking a mainsail neatly seems to be a universal challenge for many. In this video I show you how to easily and safely flake a mainsail neatly SHOWNOTES www.carpediems...
  • Nov 19, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:44
Ep 22: Learn to Sail: Part 11: Lowering the Mainsail
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Ep 22: Learn to Sail: Part 11: Lowering the Mainsail
Welcome to Episode 22 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 11 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I go over the steps for lowering the mainsail, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency. SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRA...
  • Nov 05, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:13
Ep 21: Learn to Sail: Part 10: Unfurling the Headsail
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Ep 21: Learn to Sail: Part 10: Unfurling the Headsail
Welcome to Episode 21 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 10 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I go over furling and unfurling a headsail. I also discuss using a furling system to reef and I share some tips for worry free furling in all conditions. ...
  • Oct 22, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:15
Ep 20: Learn to Sail: Part 9: Raising the Mainsail
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Ep 20: Learn to Sail: Part 9: Raising the Mainsail
Welcome to Episode 20 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 9 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I go over the steps for raising the mainsail, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency. SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAIN...
  • Oct 08, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:43
Ep19: Navigation: Collision Regulations for Recreational Boaters
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Ep19: Navigation: Collision Regulations for Recreational Boaters
Welcome to Episode 19 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I show you an easy way to interpret and apply the Rules of the Road or Collision Regulations. Over many years of teaching the Colregs I have developed a method, somewhat like an algorithm, to lear...
  • Sep 24, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:56
Ep18: Learn to Sail: Part 8: Basic Knots
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Ep18: Learn to Sail: Part 8: Basic Knots
Welcome to Episode 18 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 8 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I cover 6 basic knots every sailor should know. I talk about their uses and demonstrate how to tie them step by step. INDEX Figure Eight 01:02 Reef...
  • Sep 12, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:12
Ep 17: Navigation: Danger Bearings
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Ep 17: Navigation: Danger Bearings
Welcome to Episode 17 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I demonstrate how to plot danger bearings and a clearing line and discuss the benefits of such easy to learn and remember navigational techniques. Invaluable in times of GPS or electronic navigati...
  • Aug 12, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:49
Ep 15: Learn to Sail: Part 7: How to Fold (Flake) Sails
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Ep 15: Learn to Sail: Part 7: How to Fold (Flake) Sails
This video is out of sequence as it was re uploaded. It was pointed out by eagle eyed viewers that there was an error. That error has been corrected. Thanks for the feedback Welcome to Episode 15 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 7 of our Learn to Sail Seri...
  • Jul 16, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:04:14
Ep 13: Learn to Sail: Part 6: How Sails Work
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Ep 13: Learn to Sail: Part 6: How Sails Work
This video is out of order because it was brought to my attention that there was an error which needed to be addressed. YouTube does not allow a re-upload so the original had to be deleted. Welcome to Episode 13 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 6 of our Le...
  • Jul 16, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:47
Ep 16: Picking Up a Mooring Buoy
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Ep 16: Picking Up a Mooring Buoy
Welcome to Episode 16 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I talk about how to pick up a mooring buoy and how and why to rig a lazy line to keep your vessel safe. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtub...
  • Jun 18, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:06:20
Ep 14: The Downside of Excessive Heeling
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Ep 14: The Downside of Excessive Heeling
Welcome to Episode 14 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I discuss the disadvantages of excessive heeling under sail and how this can significantly hamper sailing performance and affect crew morale. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LE...
  • Apr 26, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:46
Ep 12: Sailboat Winch Handling
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Ep 12: Sailboat Winch Handling
Welcome to Episode 12 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 5 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I cover the different types of winches on sailboats and how to handle them safely and efficiently. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN...
  • Mar 12, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:55
Ep 11: Navigation: Tide Tables
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Ep 11: Navigation: Tide Tables
Welcome to Episode 11 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I talk about tides and tidal currents. I explain the difference between a tide table and a current table. I go over how to apply the data found in a tide table to the soundings (depths) on your na...
  • Mar 03, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:41
Ep 10: How to Back Up in Control
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Ep 10: How to Back Up in Control
Welcome to Episode 10 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I talk about and demonstrate techniques that will enable you to skillfully reverse your sailboat under power. I also discuss all the benefits of being able to comfortably back your boat up under p...
  • Dec 26, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:41
Ep 9: Points of Sail – A Different Perspective
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Ep 9: Points of Sail – A Different Perspective
Welcome to Episode 9 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 4 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I bring a different perspective to learning the Points of Sail and I discuss the correct way of determining the tack of a sailing vessel. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRA...
  • Dec 20, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:07:36
Ep 8: Inflatable Dinghy Repair
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Ep 8: Inflatable Dinghy Repair
Welcome to Ep 8 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I do some emergency repairs to my inflatable dinghy while out cruising this past summer. My rubbing strake was coming off and I didn't notice it till just before we left. I bought some very expensive g...
  • Nov 29, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:05:25
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