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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 on a combined rode. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINI...
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 in such a situation as well as the decision ...
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 visibility, buoyancy and a method of recovery. It com...
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 will only be covered in this, the premier e...
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 world and in very specific si...
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 rigors of learning to sail monohulls and catama...
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 never heard of any such incidents and was a co...
ASA Sailing Lessons on a Catamaran
Ep. 35 ~ Sailing Lessons ~ We left home for our ASA sailing classes and headed down to Ft Lauderdale for a 7 day ASA class on a catamaran to complete 101, 103, 104 and 114. #catalina22 We spent the week on a 37 ft Island Spirit. On Day 2, we awoke EXHAUSTED to the beautiful sound of the water sl...
ASA 101 sailing Class
Ep. 34 ~ Sailing Lessons ~ If you are thinking of taking any ASA classes, the next few episodes will hopefully give you an idea of what to expect. This episode is for Day One. #catalina22 We left home and headed down to Ft Lauderdale for a 7 day ASA class on a catamaran to complete 101, 103, 104 a...
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. SHOWNOTES CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING LEARN TO SA...
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 bearings to determine ca course to steer. SH...
Studying for our ASA 101, 103, 104 & 114 classes
Ep. 31 ~ Donovan and I took our sailboat, Ourper Diem, out to practice exercises from our ASA Sailing Association study books. Our one week long class is in a few weeks in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. #catalina22 00:00 ~ Intro 03:40 ~ Can we sail with bimini down? Nope Please SUBSCRIBE, give us a thumb...
Ep 35: Pro Tips: Handy Sailing Gear
Welcome to Episode 35 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I talk about a few items of personal sailing gear that I never leave the dock without. Hand Bearing Compass, Marine Binoculars, Harness, Inflatable PFD, Rigging Knife, Head Lamp, Sailing Gloves. I discuss features to look for and price ran...
Launching Venture and journey home!
Venture: 1988 Catalina 30 Instagram: @Venture_bc & @Keannarink Venture BC’s first YouTube video. We launch Venture and travel down the Fraser river in a serious current! Out into the Strait of Georgia and on to Howe Sound. We stay overnight off the west coast of Bowen and then head on to our ho...
Ep 34: Safety at Sea: Distress Signals
Welcome to Episode 34 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I discuss 16 internationally recognized distress signals. I start with purposely designed items such as flares and finish with signals that have been adapted such as flames on a vessel. SHOWNOTES SELECTING VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS GMDSS...
Ep 33: Safety at Sea: Pre-departure Checks and Prep
Welcome to Episode 33 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I discuss pre-sail checks and preparation. I focus on readiness as a method for avoiding an emergency. SHOWNOTES SAFE BOATING GUIDE USCG REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST
Ep 32: Learn to Sail: Part 16: Coming About or Tacking
Welcome to Episode 32 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 16 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I cover the steps for safely and effectively Coming About or Tacking. The video is broken down into stills and slow motion clips to clearly show what I'm doing and when to do it. SHOWNOTES www.c...
Ep 31: How to Dress for Sailing in Any Weather
Welcome to Episode 31 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I go over dressing appropriately for sailing, in fair weather and foul. I cover sun protection as well as dressing in layers when in adverse weather. I also talk about the various fabrics and materials to use in a layering system that wil...
Ep 30: Navigation: The Nautical Chart
Welcome to Episode 30 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I go over nautical charts and how to read one. I cover information found in the title block, scale, projection, depths, elevations, symbols, the compass rose and I briefly discuss digital charts. I do not get into plotting or compass work...
Ep 29: Pro Tips: Dealing with Propwalk
Welcome to Episode 29 of Carpe Diem Sailing. Along with wind, propwalk is one of the biggest issues sailors face when docking or undocking their boats but it can also be a very useful tool. Often when propwalk is not well understood the boat appears to have a mind of its own. In this video I explai...
Ep 28: Crew Overboard Recovery System
Welcome to Episode 28 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I try out and review a crew overboard recovery system. This 2 in 1 recovery system is advertised to work as a boarding ladder and also a sling for injured or unconscious crew overboard victims. Check out the video to see how well it perform...
Ep 27: Learn to Sail: Part 15: Reefing the Main
Welcome to Episode 27 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 15 of our Learn to Sail Series. Building on our last video, where I discussed the theory of shortening sail, in this video I go over the specific steps for tying a reef into a mainsail equipped with a jiffy or slab reefing system. For seasoned sa...
Ep 26: Learn to Sail: Part 14: Shortening Sail
Welcome to Episode 26 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 14 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I discuss the theory of shortening sail or reefing for heavy weather. I talk about all the reasons why we shorten sail, I cover sail balance and I talk about various sail combinations SHOWNOTES www.c...