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HOT TAKE – Stupid Anchoring Mistakes
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S1E46. Nothing Goes As Planned… But We Fixed a MAJOR Boat Leak!
This week on Sailing UV… nothing goes according to plan 😅 We bounce between projects, start things we don’t finish (classic), and somehow still manage to make serious progress on the boat. From installing speakers 🎶 to tracking down and fixing a stubborn leak at the base of the mizzen mast… it’s on...
How Our Sailing Lessons Are Made (Blender 3D Workflow)
Ever wondered how we turn a simple cube into a full sailing tutorial? In this behind-the-scenes video, we show you exactly how we build our beginner-friendly sailing explanations using Blender 3D. From modelling a boom and mainsheet, to rigging armatures and creating smooth animations, this is what...
How to sail a dinghy: EASY First lesson for beginners
Here is a complete guide to our first time out sailing a single handed dinghy like an RS Zest or Quba, A laser, Pico, Sunfish or anything else similar. ☞ Support Joyrider TV ⛵️Channel Membership ⛵️Patreon ⛵️Getting a T-shirt or Hoodie ☞ Buy stuff that I use ⛵️W...
Ep 55: Gybing Single Handed
Welcome to episode 55 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I go over gybing single handed using an autopilot and no preventer. I plan to do a video on preventers in the future but just like lazy jacks they have their place but I'm personally not a fan. MASTER THE ART OF DOCKING COURSE CARPE ...
Ep 54: Picking Up a Mooring Buoy Part 2
Welcome to Episode 54 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In my first video on mooring buoys viewers and subscribers made several suggestions outlining alternatives such as how to run the line through the ring, picking up the mooring buoy from the stern and backing onto the buoy. In this video I explore all thos...
Ep 53: Lowering Main Single Handed
NOTE: This video was shot in calm weather to establish the steps and routine of the manoeuvre. In heavier weather the procedure is slightly modified to suit the conditions. Welcome to Episode 53 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I go over the steps for lowering and flaking the mainsail single h...
EP 52: The Airhead Composting Toilet
Welcome to Episode 52 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I talk about making the switch from traditional marine head to composting toilet. I discuss why I made the switch, which brand I went with and I go through the steps I followed to install it in my boat. No more holding tank! AIRHEAD COMPO...
Ep 51: Navigation: Basic Plotting Part 2: The Running Fix
Welcome to Episode 51 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video, part 2 of Basic Plotting I take you through plotting a running fix and then confirm the fix with GPS. I demonstrate o a paper chart as well as with an animation. I'm always impressed by how accurate manual navigation can be, which in...
Ep 50: Marine First Aid Kits
Welcome to episode 50 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I offer suggestions and considerations for stocking a marine first aid kit. You can buy a ready made dedicated kit, build your own or modify a commercial kit. Lots of helpful and informative links down below as well. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAIN...
Ep 49: Flag Etiquette
Welcome to episode 49 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I discuss flag etiquette or protocol. I talk about the national flag, yachting ensign, courtesy flag, yacht club burgee and a few code flags; where to fly them, when to fly them and what some code flags mean. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING LEA...
Ep 48: Single Handed Reefing
Welcome to episode 48 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I review the steps of reefing the mainsail and demonstrate the procedure single handed. For a more detailed step by step break down of reefing please watch Ep 27: Reefing the Main CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST
Ep 47: Heaving Lines & Throw Bags
Welcome to episode 47 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I talk about and demonstrate how to throw a heaving line and throw bag. I also cover repacking a throw bag. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST MUSTANG HYDROSTATIC INFLATABLE PFD
Ep 46: Heaving to
Welcome to Episode 46 of Carpe Diem Sailing, in this episode I go over Heaving To a very worthwhile and under utilized manoeuvre. Heaving To has many uses for both crewed and singled handed boats. In this video demonstrate and explain the mechanics behind heaving to CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING LEARN...
Ep 45: Harnesses, Tethers & Jacklines
Welcome to episode 45 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I discuss harnesses (inc PFD integrated), tethers and jacklines. I go over rigging a jackline and general principles to be considered when clipping in (or deciding not to clip in...) at sea. For those that would like to jump to specific t...
Ep 44: Coming About Single Handed
Welcome to Episode 44 of Carpe Diem Sailing, in this episode I go over coming about or tacking single handed. I demonstrate the manoeuvre with and without an auto pilot. One point to keep in mind is that I am only dealing with the headsail since when coming about from close hauled to close hauled th...
Ep 43: Pro Tips: Anchor Snubber on Combine Anchor Rode
Welcome to Episode 43 of Carpe Diem Sailing, in this episode I discuss and demonstrate how to use a snubber on a combined anchor rode. Traditionally snubbers are used on chain rodes but for the reasons I talk about in the video I also like to use a snubber on a combined rode. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINI...
Ep 42: Single Handed Docking Departure Close Call
Welcome to Episode 42 of Carpe Diem Sailing, in this episode I analyze a tricky single handed departure which produced a lot of critical feedback when the original video aired a few weeks ago. I discuss the manoeuvre and the pros and cons of springing off in such a situation as well as the decision ...
Ep 41: The SeeArch
Welcome to Episode 41 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I review a revolutionary new piece of marine safety gear. The SeeArch is meant to be worn on the body, in addition to a pfd and in the event of a man overboard situation it will provide visibility, buoyancy and a method of recovery. It com...
Ep 40: Raising the Mainsail Single Handed
Welcome to Episode 40 of Carpe Diem Sailing, the first in a new series on single handing. In this episode I start off by discussing various concepts relevant to single handing in general and then go over raising the mainsail. The concepts are important and will only be covered in this, the premier e...
Ep 39: Understanding Navigational Aids
Welcome to Episode 39 of Carpe Diem Sailing. I'm back on my regular posting schedule and in this episode I go over the navigational aids systems in IALA Region A and B. I also dispel the rule of thumb of "Red Right Returning" which only works in half the world and in very specific si...
Ep 38: Adventure: Our Voyage from Vancouver to Campbell River
WARNING!! It has been brought to my attention that there have been reported instances of death by electrocution in some marinas in the US while swimming in a marina. In this video I swim under the boat in marina to clear a fouled prop. I have personally never heard of any such incidents and was a co...
Ep 37: Navigation: Basic Plotting Part 1
Welcome to Episode 37 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video, part 1 of Basic Plotting I take you through plotting a fix or known position, then plotting a Dead Reckoning course followed by another fix and then finally I confirm the fixes with GPS. SHOWNOTES CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING LEARN TO SA...