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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...

Apr 09, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:56

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...

Mar 23, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:13

This is How We DOCK IT! [Ep. 56]

This is how we dock our boat and prepare it for storms in a new harbor known for damaging boats. We even witness a few major boat docking fails ourselves. #sailing #docking #storms #boatfails #liveaboard We sail 100 miles offshore overnight from Terceir...

Jan 16, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:57

S1/E3; Cruising with a 49ft trawler through the small canals of Haarlem, The Netherlands

ENGLISH (Nederlands hieronder): The video starts in Dutch due to communication with Haarlem Port Control, but is completely English spoken. Haarlem is a nice and historical city near Amsterdam. Join me, Henk-Jan on Motor Vessel Lady Liselot, whilst I pass ...

Dec 18, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:32

S1/E1; Will I Be Able To Leave The Berth Singlehanded With A 49ft Trawler Yacht??

ENGLISH (Nederlands hieronder): My first video on board of Motor Vessel Lady Liselot. Well to be honest, I produced some before, but they all went 'down the drain'. Trying to get the right format for this type of video, and whilst doing so, I show you how ...

Dec 12, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:22

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 comin...

Nov 17, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:19

EP39 Porto to Figueira da Foz sailing towards the orca dangerzone HD 1080p

#Sailing #Frida af Wisby #Sailing along Portugal #Atlantic coast of Europe #SY Frida af Wisby #Sailing lifestyle #segla #Wauquiez 47 PS #Wauquiez 47 pilot saloon In this episode we are getting closer to the Orca danger zone and we will get to know a bit m...

Nov 07, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:28:06

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...

Nov 04, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:57

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 ...

Oct 22, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:18

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...

Sep 21, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:01

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