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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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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 explain what causes prop-walk and how to mitigate its effects, as well as how to use prop-walk to advantage in close quarters docking situations. 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 29: Dealing with Propwalk
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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 performed in real life. 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 28: Crew Overboard Recovery System
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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: 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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