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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 na...
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 p...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 .
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...
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...
“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
“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
Life Raft Deployment, Safety, and Use
Have you ever actually deployed a life raft and seen what’s inside or lack of what’s inside?!? Does your significant other know how to use a signal flare? And what can you do to keep sane while floating out at sea? Join Ryan and Nicole and find outâ...
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...