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Beginner sailing YouTube Videos

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Ep 11: Navigation: Tide Tables
Carpe Diem Sailing
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...
Ep 10: How to Back Up in Control
Carpe Diem Sailing
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...
Ep 9: Points of Sail – A Different Perspective
Carpe Diem Sailing
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...
Ep 8: Inflatable Dinghy Repair
Carpe Diem Sailing
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...
Ep 7: Pro Tips: Cooking Safety While at Sea
Carpe Diem Sailing
Ep 7: Pro Tips: Cooking Safety While at Sea
Welcome to Ep 7 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode we cover the basics of galley safety when cooking while underway, such as fire fighting equipment but also some principles to keep you from being scalded and thrown about the boat. Water Mist Fire Ext...
Ep 6: Learn to Sail: Part 3: Headsails
Carpe Diem Sailing
Ep 6: Learn to Sail: Part 3: Headsails
Welcome to Ep 6 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 3 of our new Learn to Sail series. In this episode we're talking about Headsails - Jibs & Genoas. We review the parts of the sail and as well as the different types of headsail. We also briefly discuss ...
Ep 5: Learn to Sail: Part 2: The Mainsail
Carpe Diem Sailing
Ep 5: Learn to Sail: Part 2: The Mainsail
Welcome to Ep 5 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 2 of our new Learn to Sail series. In this episode we're talking about the Mainsail. We cover the parts of the sail and introduce the concept of reefing or shortening sail for heavier wind. It's a great beg...
Ep 4: Learn to Sail: Part 1: Parts of the Boat  and Sailing Terminology
Carpe Diem Sailing
Ep 4: Learn to Sail: Part 1: Parts of the Boat and Sailing Terminology
Welcome to Ep 4 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 1 of our new series: Learn to Sail. In this video we introduce sailing terminology and the basic parts of the boat with an introduction to standing and running rigging using animations, diagrams and live foot...
RS Quba – should you buy one?
Joseph Bennett
RS Quba – should you buy one?
Here's our man Swedish Jon taking a quick look at the RS Quba, an excellent addition to the fleet at Wildwind this year. FULL SEND, TRYING TO SQUEZE AS MUCH SPEED OUT OF THE HOBIE 16 AS POSSIBLE. IT CERTAINLY FELT QUICK. SOME OF THE FASTEST SPEEDS OF THE ...