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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

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

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

Good Winds, Lazy Crew on a Catalina 42 Ep 11

Oct 21, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:12

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

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

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 Pol...

Sep 04, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:15

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 fri...

Aug 16, 2020
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:00

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

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

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