Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Sailing instruction”

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...

Dec 20, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:36

Holiday Sailing Book Recommendations 2019

This is a new upload correcting the former stereo imbalance issue. Apologies for lost comments. Previous book recommendation videos: "Rarotonga," new novel by Christian Williams (2019)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw39kJ-4rsk&t=1s "Sailing Books ...

Dec 01, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:16

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...

Nov 29, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:25

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...

Nov 22, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:54

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 ...

Nov 17, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:22

Why We Sail–“Pram Story”

Sometimes small is big. This is an Eastport pram, built from a kit by Chesapeake Light Craft. It sails well and is very light but its capacity limits utility. An inflatable is required as a supplement .

Nov 13, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:54

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...

Oct 25, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:24

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...

Oct 18, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:19

“Introduction to Sailing,” Part 4–Cruising Boat Maneuvers.

In this episode Alex rehearses raising the mainsail and revisits the challenge of "prop walk, and practices tacking with emphasis on coordination between helm and crew. https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk

Aug 31, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:23:46

“Introduction to Sailing,” Part 3: Moving Up to a Larger Boat

In this episode Alex encounters maneuvering under diesel power, deployment of a roller furling genoa jib, and crew work when tacking. Thelonious II, the boat, is a 1984 Ericson 38. https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk

Aug 16, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:26

Life Raft Deployment, Safety, and Use

May 29, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:58

Marriage-saving Tip #1: Anchoring a Catamaran without stress

Anchoring a catamaran is very different from a monohull and there is NO need to scream and shout or wear NASA mission-control headsets. It took some time, but mastering this BASIC skill saved us a lot of headaches and money. It makes coming and going a lot...

Apr 24, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:44

Why We Sail–“Spring, Finally”

An Ericson 381 sloop in Santa Monica Bay, 10 knots, one Kona beer, moderate jet lag.

Apr 11, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:04

Sailing Extravaganza

Ryan shows how tacking on wind shifts can make a passage so much faster as we dodge squalls sailing upwind between Tahiti and Moorea. Nicole learns how to glide through the water with her new super long free diving fins. We explore the interior side of M...

Feb 21, 2019
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:11

Audiobook Sample, “Philosophy of Sailing” 2018

"Philosophy of Sailing: Offshore in Search of the Universe" by Christian Williams. East Wind Press, 2018. 272 pages. https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Sailing-Offshore-Search-Universe/dp/0997253118

Aug 19, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:23

Hold On TIGHT | SMLS S6E24

👇 BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO👇 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sailingmisslonestar 👀 Watch the DAILY VLOG here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/dailyshow Instagram😉 https://www.instagram.com/somewhereonbigblue/ Guess WHAT?!! I have a new Podcast😎 It's...

Jun 16, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:21

Racing the Weather–Virginia to Virgin Islands, Part Two

We finally weigh anchor and put to sea! Two days later we have crossed the Gulf Stream. During a calm spell I talk about reefing headsails. While most of you probably opt for a roller furling genoa, many still use a hank-on staysail for heavy weather. ...

Dec 12, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:27

Offshore Deck Check

A daily deck inspection while cruising ensures early identification of chafe and fittings loosened by constant movement. The boat is an Ericson 38. Turn on [CC] (Closed Captions) for details.

Nov 23, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:03

Sailing overnight down the Bay, sculling into the slip

A vlog entry on sailing south down the Chesapeake Bay; installing a cheap (and easy) chart plotter; negotiating another narrow harbor entrance under sail, and moving the boat into the travel lift slip with sail and oar.

Oct 12, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:28

SailingOceans_PuertoRico_to_Chesapeake_June2017_Final

In this video we cross the Gulf Stream after a night of impressive thunderstorms, and then we are in green water as we approach the mouth of the Chesapeake. We arrive in Hampton, Virginia, just before midnight on June 17, having done the 1,300 mile passag...

Jul 11, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:21

SailingOceans_PuertoRico_to_Chesapeake_June2017_PartThree

In Part Three I talk about: changing sail combinations for light conditions; passage psychology, how to deal with the sometimes difficult and frightening challenges that can arise at sea.

Jul 06, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:58

SailingOceans_PuertoRico_to_Chesapeake_June2017_PartTwo

In Part Two I talk about: self-steering windvanes; meals at sea; getting weather forecasts with a short wave radio; downwind sailing strategies.

Jul 05, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:55

SailingOceans_PuertoRico_to_Chesapeake_June2017_PartOne

In Part One I discuss: passage planning/how to read GRIB files; putting to sea; a hiccup in the form of a squall; sailing at night.

Jul 05, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:48

Why We Sail — “30 Knots”

Sailing in brisk winds as necessary preparation for boat and crew. (The Redondo Pier boat is a Martin 24, not a Merit 24)

Apr 07, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:04

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