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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

Ep 47: Heaving Lines & Throw Bags

Welcome to episode 47 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I talk about and demonstrate how to throw a heaving line and throw bag. I also cover repacking a throw bag. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST http...

Mar 09, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:06

Sailing Basics – Avoiding Collisions

What do you look at before you leave an anchorage or port? Once you're underway and sailing, how soon do you start to pay attention to known obstacles, like reefs and channel markers? What about unknowns like anchored or moving boats? How do you know if a...

Feb 22, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:50

Tacking And Jibing – Sailing Basics

Visit our website to read a jargon-free article about tacking and jibing. This is a key concept that stumps many new sailors. Learn what a tack and gybe are, how they differ, and learn how to prevent an accidental jibe. Further, find out a little-known sai...

Feb 15, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:01:01

See The Incredible 360 Views On This Secret Island + See Inside Our Neighbors Yacht [Ep. 58]

See for yourself why this little known place is so amazing. We sail to this tiny island in the North Atlantic. It is off the beaten path and relatively unknown to the outside world and tourist travel. What we found here was so incredible we didn't want ...

Jan 30, 2022
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:26

Ep 46: Heaving to

Welcome to Episode 46 of Carpe Diem Sailing, in this episode I go over Heaving To a very worthwhile and under utilized manoeuvre. Heaving To has many uses for both crewed and singled handed boats. In this video demonstrate and explain the mechanics behind ...

Dec 15, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:36

Ep 45: Harnesses, Tethers & Jacklines

Welcome to episode 45 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I discuss harnesses (inc PFD integrated), tethers and jacklines. I go over rigging a jackline and general principles to be considered when clipping in (or deciding not to clip in...) at sea. For...

Dec 01, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:45

Ep 44: Coming About Single Handed

Welcome to Episode 44 of Carpe Diem Sailing, in this episode I go over coming about or tacking single handed. I demonstrate the manoeuvre with and without an auto pilot. One point to keep in mind is that I am only dealing with the headsail since when comin...

Nov 17, 2021
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:19

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