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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 TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAI...
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. SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes...
Good Winds, Lazy Crew on a Catalina 42 Ep 11
Good winds, some 3 to 4 foot waves, flew just the jib, we could have raised the main, but we were lazy in 20 knot air. The weather was a little cooler yet warmed up enough to wear less. We motored, sailed, and just enjoyed a leisurely time. Caught a fish…again, too small to keep but quite the spinne...
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 learn and use the rules as they apply to typical...
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 Knot 02:32 Clove Hitch ...
The Weather Station in Greenland | #67 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
The weather station on the southern tip of Greenland is the last stop for us, but also an incredibly important place for many reasons including...PUPPIES! We meet up with old friends, are attacked by an unlikely source, and encounter some of the cutest Polar Bear detectors ever! If you enjoyed thi...
Safe Harbor At Last | #66 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
Greenland makes its own rules. Any port in a storm doesn't quite work if there is a glacier calving icebergs in 30+ knots of wind. Forced to leave our anchorage we set our sights on a tiny weather station where we hope to find refuge and perhaps even a friendly face. If you enjoyed this video...
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 navigation failure. SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing....
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 Series. In this video I talk about how and why ...
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 Learn to Sail Series. In this video I talk ab...
Living In The City | Docking For The First Time At The Port Of Praia | Winded Voyage 4 | Episode 75
Everyone says "Don't Go To Praia!" Well we did. We sailed into the bay and moored at the fishing pier next to fishermen. The beauty of living on a sailboat is that you can live one day near a deserted beach and the next in a busy city harbour. We are living in the city, the Port of P...
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 TO SAIL PLAYLIST
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 nautical chart. I also talk about different da...
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 power in all conditions. I rarely dock bow in...
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 TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAI...
Watch out for a WICKED current in Bremerton | Boating Journey
In Episode 49 we encounter a wicked current in the Bremerton Marina. Thank God we had a lot of hands on deck to help us. We'll give you a quick tour of Bremerton along the way. Be sure to follow our boating blog at www.boatingjourney.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @boatin...
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 glue for hypalon and PVC but then found ...
Back & Fill
This is a longer version of the Back & Fill section in Episode 10. Many people ask us about techniques for manoeuvring a long keeled boat. Well we're very lucky as we have a very good bow thruster so it's not so difficult for us. But a bow thruster is not the answer to everything and t...
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 roller furling as a reefing option for ...
Fresh Bread On A Sailboat | #32 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
A long day sailing around icebergs in the fjords of Greenland ending in an unknown harbour where we are unsure if we will even find a place to dock calls for...some FRESHLY MADE BREAD! If you enjoyed this video, then give it a thumbs up, make a comment, share it, or support this documentary on Patr...
Catamaran Docking Advanced
Two advanced techniques for boat docking catamaran. Catamaran is Lagoon 42. Boat docking using 2 engines and no bow thruster. First is exiting from very tight space using bow protecting fender system. Second is boat docking with Mediterranean Mooring System with winds pushing you towards dock. SUBS...![83. Reality of Owning a Boat [Moved to a Dock] | Learning the Lines – DIY Sailing](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/x8G8yQaT8ik/mqdefault.webp)
83. Reality of Owning a Boat [Moved to a Dock] | Learning the Lines – DIY Sailing
Freebie has been at anchor for a few weeks, and in that time period we've lost a lot of sleep worrying about dragging anchor. It seems that our fears were warranted as we drug multiple times in those few weeks. Aside from getting hung up on sunken engine blocks, our 200' of chain and 35 po...
How To Dock A Catamaran in Adverse Conditions.
After a particularly bad docking experience with friends aboard (and maybe a little yelling), we gather back in the safety of the kitchen to discuss the experience - and hopefully learn from it. We thought it worth recording... While it's not the most exciting video we've ever made, hopef...