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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 coming about from close hauled to close hauled the mainsail should be sheeted amidships and is self tending. For simplicity in this video the traveler remained centered. If using the traveller to trim the mainsail the traveller is adjusted after the boat is on course and after the headsail is trimmed. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 44: Coming About Single Handed
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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 TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 43: Anchor Snubber
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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 to leave or stay. In any docking or sailing manoeuvre it is ultimately the skipper’s responsibility to accurately judge the situation to determine what risk may exist based on their own skills and experience and it is their decision to proceed or not. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 42: Single Handed Docking Departure Close Call
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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 comes in two versions, the Sport and the Mariner. Both were tried and both MOBs were successfully recovered. FULL DISCLOSURE: The two samples used in the video were provided to me by the manufacture and no charge. SEEARCH MARINE https://www.seearch.ca/ SEPARATING THE TUBE FROM THE BELT https://www.seearch.ca/resources#anchor_5 REARMING THE SEEARCH https://vimeo.com/361851454 REPACKING THE SEEARCH https://vimeo.com/361849788 CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 41: The SeeArch
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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 episode for this series. I would encourage you not to, but if you would like to skip ahead to raising the mainsail it comes at about the 12:00 minute mark. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 40: Raising the Mainsail Single Handed
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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 situations. Best to always consult a chart. I cover the lateral buoys, day-beacons, bifurcation buoys, cardinal buoys, special buoys and talk about navigational ranges. as usual I will have shownotes on our website. Also FYI I always turn off mid roll ads. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5 SHOWNOTES https://www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes
Ep 39: Understanding Navigational Aids
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Welcome to Episode 38 of Carpe Diem Sailing. Coming up on 10 000 subs! In this video I thank all my subscribers for support of my channel and talk about the delivery of Carpe Diem from Vancouver to Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Almost 100 nm and we motored for about 3 hours altogether. Also had to deal with a fouled prop which meant docking under sail and we had great winds to video lots of footage for upcoming tutorials on single-handing. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 38: Our Voyage from Vancouver to Campbell River
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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 https://www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5 COASTAL NAVIGATION by DOMINIQUE PRINET https://www.amazon.ca/Coastal-Navigation-Class-Home-Study/dp/1525503111 BOATER'S BOWDITCH: THE SMALLL CRAFT AMERICAN NAVIGATOR https://www.amazon.com/Boaters-Bowditch-American-Practical-Navigator/dp/0071361367/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=boater%27s+bowditch%3A+the+small+craft+american+navigator&qid=1622560856&sr=8-1 THE ANNAPOLIS BOOK OF SEAMANSHIP https://www.amazon.com/Annapolis-Book-Seamanship-Fourth/dp/1451650191/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=THE+ANNAPOLIS+BOOK+OF+SEAMANSHIP&qid=1622560898&sr=8-1 SMALL CRAFT PILOTING AND NAVIGATION https://www.amazon.com/Small-Craft-Piloting-Coastal-Navigation/dp/0770600034/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=SMALL+CRAFT+PILOTING+AND+NAVIGATION&qid=1622561269&sr=8-1
Ep 37: Navigation: Basic Plotting Part 1
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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. SHOWNOTES https://www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5 COASTAL NAVIGATION by DOMINIQUE PRINET https://www.amazon.ca/Coastal-Navigation-Class-Home-Study/dp/1525503111
Ep 36: Navigation: The Magnetic Compass
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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 ranges. Includes the usual PDF handout in our show-notes to help make decisions and I demonstrate how to cut Dyneema with ease SHOWNOTES https://www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5 TETHER FAILURE https://www.sail-world.com/news/200975/Tether-hook-angle-was-crucial-factor-in-death SEEARCH https://www.seearch.ca/ RUSSEL BELT KNIFE https://www.grohmannknives.com/index.php/products/outdoor/hunting-knives/3-boat,-army-or-yachtsman-detail SPINLOCK https://www.spinlock.co.uk/en-can/categories/lifejackets MUSTANG https://mustangsurvival.ca/ STEINER BINOCULARS https://www.steiner-optics.com/binoculars/marine FUJINON BINOCULARS https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/consumer/binoculars/polaris
Ep 35: Handy Sailing Gear
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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 https://www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes SELECTING VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS https://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/Selecting-Visual-Distress-Signals GMDSS: US https://https://www.fcc.gov/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/ship-radio-stations/global-maritime-distress-and-safety-system#:~:text=The%20GMDSS%20is%20an%20automated,force%20of%20an%20international%20treaty. GMDSS: Canada https://https://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/search-rescue-recherche-sauvetage/distress-sys-detresse-eng.html MMSI:US https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=mtmmsi MMSI: Canada https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf01032.html SOLAS: https://www.imo.org/en/About/Conventions/Pages/International-Convention-for-the-Safety-of-Life-at-Sea-(SOLAS),-1974.aspx CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 34: Safety at Sea: Distress Signals
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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 https://www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes SAFE BOATING GUIDE https://tc.canada.ca/sites/default/files/migrated/tp_511e.pdf USCG REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT https://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/DIY-Safety-Equipment CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 33: Safety at Sea: Pre-departure Checks and Prep
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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.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 32: Learn to Sail: Part 16: Coming About or Tacking
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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 will keep you warm and dry in foul weather. Sun Protection Yacht Racing Life Article https://yachtracing.life/skin-deep-sun-protection-for-racing-sailors/ Tilley Hats and Travel Clothing https://www.tilley.com/ca_en/ Gul Fastnet Cordura and Leather Sea Boots https://www.amazon.com/Fastnet-Deck-Boots-Navy-DS1005/dp/B00N3T8AKM Gill Offshore Sea Boots https://www.gillmarine.com/offshore-boot/ Solbari UPF Clothing and Hats https://www.solbari.com/ Helly Hansen https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_global/?gclsrc=aw.ds
Ep 31: How to Dress for Sailing in Any Weather
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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, that will be the subject of a future video. CHART #1: SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS (CHS) http://www.charts.gc.ca/documents/publications/Chart1-Carte1.pdf CHART #1: SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS (NOAA) https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/publications/docs/us-chart-1/ChartNo1.pdf CANADIAN TIDE & CURRENT TABLES http://www.charts.gc.ca/publications/tables-eng.html?fbclid=IwAR1eyHJuU8dTEe1yHOs8I_aHdXwob7hglnjir_GbMizBWkuUNB6sPSLFRkY MASTER THE ART OF DOCKING https://www.carpediemsailing.com/courses/docking-made-easy/ CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5
Ep 30: Navigation: The Nautical Chart
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