Flag Etiquette & Marine Signals in Canada (Complete Guide for Boaters)
Whether you’re cruising the St. Lawrence, teaching Basic Cruising, or planning a coastal passage, one thing remains timeless: communication at sea […]
Rule 5
Lookout Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all
Rule 4
Section 1: Conduct of vessels in any condition of visibility. Application Rules in this section apply in any conditions of
Rule 3
Definitions (a) The word “vessel” includes every description of water craft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or
Rule 1
Application (a) These rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable
Rule 2
Responsibility (a) Nothing in these rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master or crew thereof, from the consequences
Rule 6
Safe Speed Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and
Med Mooring Made Easy
You made it here for one of two reasons, either you want to learn how this new manoeuvre is done
Charter Captain’s EDC
Before being able to review anything, I need to carry it with me to a boat. It often all goes
Hoisting the Main Sail
One of the first things to do if you want to go sailing is hoist the main. You’ve probably never
The Vang Versus the Kicker
I always hear people mixing these two up as they tend to have the same function in most people’s minds. […]
Man Overboard, The Easy Way
No matter the course scheme you choose, the course you are doing, you will encounter a Man Overboard (MOB) exercise
Getting Out on Your First Charter
You’ve seen pictures and videos of people out on a yacht for a week and you want to do the same.
TYTN Duffel Bag
As a professional sailor, I carry quite a lot of stuff with me from one boat to another. I could
The Bowline
I was hesitant, at first, to write about tying knots. I feel like knots are something to be practised and
The Anegada Passage
My First Time Before making this passage, I read up quite a lot on it. There are plenty of blog
Making the Flappy Things, Flap Right
You’ve got on the boat, you see all these lines everywhere and now you need to make the boat go
Comparing RYA, IYT & ASA Schemes
There are many different schemes you can follow to get certified to be on the water. The three more internationally
Teamo Life Jacket
Although I never wish to have to test this one in real conditions, I have been wearing my life jacket
Understanding the RYA scheme
Of the many different series of courses available around the world, the most recognized is the Royal Yachting Association’s learning
Sun Bum Sunscreen Review
What Makes Sunscreen Ocean Safe? As we become more conscious of our environment, we realize that many of the products […]