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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

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