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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 sailors I include a couple of helpful tips that could save your expensive sail. SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 27: Learn to Sail: Part 15: Reefing the Main
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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.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 26: Learn to Sail: Part 14: Shortening Sail
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Welcome to Episode 25 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I cover a few more knots: the cleat hitch, a bowline on the bight, the rolling hitch and I whip the end of a line. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 25: Learn to Sail: Part 13: More Knots & Whipping a Line
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Welcome to Episode 24 of Carpe Diem Sailing. How many of you sailors out there live in fear of pulling out a knotmeter transducer while the boat is in the water, OK maybe not fear so much as a bit of stress. No one wants to sink their boat. If you've never done it and want to see what it looks like check out this video. NOTE: this is a traditional transducer. Does not have NOT have flapper valve. SHURHOLD Sponge: https://www.amazon.com/Shurhold-210-PVA-Sponge/dp/B0002UEOLE/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=pva+sponge&qid=1604015434&sr=8-2 SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 24: Pulling a Knotmeter Transducer in the Water
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Welcome to Episode 23 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 12 of our Learn to Sail Series. Flaking a mainsail neatly seems to be a universal challenge for many. In this video I show you how to easily and safely flake a mainsail neatly SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 23: Learn to Sail: Part 12: Flaking the Mainsail
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Welcome to Episode 22 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 11 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I go over the steps for lowering the mainsail, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency. SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 22: Learn to Sail: Part 11: Lowering the Mainsail
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Welcome to Episode 21 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 10 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I go over furling and unfurling a headsail. I also discuss using a furling system to reef and I share some tips for worry free furling in all conditions. SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 21: Learn to Sail: Part 10: Unfurling the Headsail
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Welcome to Episode 20 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 9 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I go over the steps for raising the mainsail, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency. SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 20: Learn to Sail: Part 9: Raising the Mainsail
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Welcome to Episode 19 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I show you an easy way to interpret and apply the Rules of the Road or Collision Regulations. Over many years of teaching the Colregs I have developed a method, somewhat like an algorithm, to learn and use the rules as they apply to typical recreational boaters in sail or power boats. SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep19: Navigation: Collision Regulations for Recreational Boaters
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Welcome to Episode 18 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 8 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I cover 6 basic knots every sailor should know. I talk about their uses and demonstrate how to tie them step by step. SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5 THE ASHLEY BOOK OF KNOTS
Ep18: Learn to Sail: Part 8: Basic Knots
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Welcome to Episode 17 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I demonstrate how to plot danger bearings and a clearing line and discuss the benefits of such easy to learn and remember navigational techniques. Invaluable in times of GPS or electronic navigation failure. SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 17: Navigation: Piloting: Danger Bearings
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This video is out of sequence as it was re uploaded. It was pointed out by eagle eyed viewers that there was an error. That error has been corrected. Thanks for the feedback Welcome to Episode 15 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 7 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I talk about how and why sails are folded, they way they are, called "flaking". I also discuss whether to roll or fold kevlar and carbon fibre sails. SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 15: Learn to Sail: Part 7: How to Fold (Flake) Sails
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This video is out of order because it was brought to my attention that there was an error which needed to be addressed. YouTube does not allow a re-upload so the original had to be deleted. Welcome to Episode 13 of Carpe Diem Sailing and Part 6 of our Learn to Sail Series. In this video I talk about sail theory and how a boat sails upwind, downwind and across the wind. SHOW NOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 13: Learn to Sail: Part 6: How Sails Work
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Welcome to Episode 16 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I talk about how to pick up a mooring buoy and how and why to rig a lazy line to keep your vessel safe. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 16: Picking Up a Mooring Buoy
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Welcome to Episode 14 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I discuss the disadvantages of excessive heeling under sail and how this can significantly hamper sailing performance and affect crew morale. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 14: The Downside of Excessive Heeling
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