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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...![See The Incredible 360 Views On This Secret Island + See Inside Our Neighbors Yacht [Ep. 58]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/cr2QNk1CdFQ/maxresdefault.webp)
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
Ep 43: Pro Tips: Anchor Snubber on Combine Anchor Rode
Welcome to Episode 43 of Carpe Diem Sailing, in this episode I discuss and demonstrate how to use a snubber on a combined anchor rode. Traditionally snubbers are used on chain rodes but for the reasons I talk about in the video I also like to use a snubber...
Ep 42: Single Handed Docking Departure Close Call
Welcome to Episode 42 of Carpe Diem Sailing, in this episode I analyze a tricky single handed departure which produced a lot of critical feedback when the original video aired a few weeks ago. I discuss the manoeuvre and the pros and cons of springing off ...
Ep 41: The SeeArch
Welcome to Episode 41 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I review a revolutionary new piece of marine safety gear. The SeeArch is meant to be worn on the body, in addition to a pfd and in the event of a man overboard situation it will provide visibilit...
Ep 40: Raising the Mainsail Single Handed
Welcome to Episode 40 of Carpe Diem Sailing, the first in a new series on single handing. In this episode I start off by discussing various concepts relevant to single handing in general and then go over raising the mainsail. The concepts are important and...
Ep 39: Understanding Navigational Aids
Welcome to Episode 39 of Carpe Diem Sailing. I'm back on my regular posting schedule and in this episode I go over the navigational aids systems in IALA Region A and B. I also dispel the rule of thumb of "Red Right Returning" which only works in half the ...
SDA5 We are Certifiable
We completed our ASA Sailing Courses, including ASA 101: Basic Keelboat Sailing, ASA 103: Basic Coastal Cruising, ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising, and ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran Sailing. Captain Bob and Captain Rick of Floridaze Sailing steer us through the rig...
Ep 38: Adventure: Our Voyage from Vancouver to Campbell River
WARNING!! It has been brought to my attention that there have been reported instances of death by electrocution in some marinas in the US while swimming in a marina. In this video I swim under the boat in marina to clear a fouled prop. I have personally ne...
Ep 37: Navigation: Basic Plotting Part 1
Welcome to Episode 37 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video, part 1 of Basic Plotting I take you through plotting a fix or known position, then plotting a Dead Reckoning course followed by another fix and then finally I confirm the fixes with GPS. SHOWNO...
Ep 36: Navigation: The Magnetic Compass
Welcome to Episode 36 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I talk about the magnetic compass and how to convert bearings from true to magnetic and vice versa. I also talk about deviation, what a deviation table is and how to apply deviation to magnetic be...