YouTube Videos

Why Reef The Mainsail #sailingtips #beginnersailing #sailingwithcoconuts

New to sailing? 🌬⛵ Learn why reefing your mainsail is essential for safe and comfortable sailing when the wind picks up. In this beginner-friendly sailing tip, we explain what reefing is, when to do it, and how it protects both your boat and crew. Whe...

Jun 11, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:00

Sailboat Clutches Explained | Beginner Sailing Tips

Ever wondered how to control your sailboat’s lines without needing a winch for every single one? In this quick sailing tutorial, we break down how clutches and jammers work to hold lines secure and release them safely. ⛵ What You’ll Learn: ✅ How ...

Mar 26, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:00:50

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. MA...

Jan 01, 2023
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:17

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 ont...

Dec 01, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:54

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...

Nov 01, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:03

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 m...

Oct 01, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:59

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 accu...

Sep 10, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:28

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 link...

Apr 22, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:27:24

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

Showing 1-10 of 78 results