Seasickness Prevention 101
Seasickness is a form of motion sickness triggered when the brain receives conflicting messages from the eyes, inner ears, and sensory nerves. Whil…
Category: Sailing Tips
How to Sail The West Coast of Vancouver Island
Hidden coves, towering cliffs, and untamed seas promise adventure to those bold enough to seek it.
Self-Taught or School-Taught Sailing: Which is Better?
When it comes to learning to sail, this old saying rings especially true. Whether you’re nervously approaching a crowded dock or reefing a ma…
From 7-Up to Nuns in Red
Understanding the U.S. Aids to Navigation System (ATONs) is essential for safe and confident navigation. In this guide, you’ll get a clear explan…
Understanding Lift
If you’ve ever wondered how a sailboat moves forward – even when it’s not running with the wind – you’re not alone. It seems almost magical:…
Things a Marine Survey Can’t Tell You
A marine survey is essential when buying a boat, but it can’t catch everything. Learn 16 common issues surveys miss and how to prepare beyond ins…
Sailing Through Stress: Understanding the Stress Continuum at Sea
Stress at sea can be invisible but dangerous. Learn how sailors can recognize early warning signs, use the Stress Continuum, and apply practical to…
How to Be a Great Sailing Crew in 3 Steps
Steve Hunt, professional sailor and high school sailing coach, distills decades of experience into three essential characteristics that define a gr…
So You’ve Taken a Sailing Course… Now What?
You passed a sailing course. Now what? Explore some real-world, practical ways to stay on the water, build your skills, and become a confident sail…
The Six Senses of Sailing
Enhance your sailing skills by engaging all six senses—sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste, and intuition—to navigate, troubleshoot, and fully …
Taking Your Yacht Abroad For The First Time
Sailing to a foreign country can entail a maze of paperwork and procedures, a stark contrast to the simplicity of air travel. Understanding each desti…
Taking Your Yacht Abroad For The First Time
Sailing to a foreign country can entail a maze of paperwork and procedures, a stark contrast to the simplicity of air travel. Understanding each desti…
The Best Advice You Can Get About Sailing
Sailing can be a thrilling and rewarding experience, but it requires skill, knowledge, and attention to safety. From understanding windds and tides to…
Free PDF Download: A Guide to VHF Channels
For coastal cruising sailors, the VHF radio serves as the foremost lifeline. It also plays a crucial role in sharing safety-related information both w…
How and Why to Heave To
"Heaving-to" is a classic technique employed to endure severe weather conditions while at sea. Heaving-to is an essential skill for all mariners, as i…
Your Sailboat Engine Won’t Start. Now What?
Sailing is a captivating and rewarding endeavor that allows individuals to connect with nature and challenge their skills on the open water. However, …
How To Toss a Line: A Critical Aspect of Docking Done Well
Tossing a line is the critical point at which your sailboat makes connection with land. The toss itself is an art and science that can make this a sea…
Do I Need An IPC?
If you plan to charter a yacht in Europe, the International Proficiency Certificate offers US-based sailors an equivalent to the ICC, which is a requi…