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Posted on January 6, 2022January 5, 2022

10 Ways to Meet Other Sailors

Episode #006: Your Pocket Sailing Instructor: 10 Ways to Meet Other Sailors Birthday!! This week I'm all about helping you meet other like-minded sailors! And…

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Posted on December 30, 2021December 29, 2021

Maritime Mysteries & Mishaps: Old Presque Isle Lighthouse

Episode #005: Your Pocket Sailing Instructor: Maritime Mysteries & Mishaps: Old Presque Isle Lighthouse The last Thursday of every month will be dedicated to Maritime…

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Posted on December 23, 2021December 23, 2021

Off-Season Training: What can I do during the off-season?

Episode #004: Your Pocket Sailing Instructor: Off-Season Training: What can I do during the off-season? This episode will focus on helping you figure out how…

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Posted on December 16, 2021December 23, 2021

Safety First! What Safety Gear do you Need?

Episode #003 Your Pocket Sailing Instructor: Safety First! What Safety Gear do you Need? Photo by Tatiana on Pexels.com This episode is all about the…

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Posted on December 15, 2021December 23, 2021

New Sailor Sailing Gear – Do I REALLY Need That?!

Episode #002 Your Pocket Sailing Instructor: New Sailor Sailing Gear - Do I REALLY Need That?! People are always asking me “what do I need…

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  • 10 Ways to Meet Other Sailors January 6, 2022
  • Maritime Mysteries & Mishaps: Old Presque Isle Lighthouse December 30, 2021
  • Off-Season Training: What can I do during the off-season? December 23, 2021
  • Safety First! What Safety Gear do you Need? December 16, 2021
  • New Sailor Sailing Gear – Do I REALLY Need That?! December 15, 2021

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Knot of the week: Alpine Butterfly Bend - is one Knot of the week: Alpine Butterfly Bend - is one in a family of knots based on interlocking overhand knots. It is a reliable bend used to join two ropes of roughly similar size and can be untied even after being heavily loaded. #learntosail #nauticalknots #knotsbygrog
Race day!! Skiing yesterday, sailing today 😈⛵ Race day!! Skiing yesterday, sailing today 😈⛵❤ #sailnelsonbc #goringogo #learntosail #kootenaylakesailing
🤔 now how to release these mainsail battens wit 🤔 now how to release these mainsail battens without hitting myself in the face... #ifeelafailcomingon #imaspaz #thiswillhurt #meh
Your Pocket Sailing Instructor Podcast Episode Del Your Pocket Sailing Instructor Podcast Episode Delay!! Sorry guys, have been in the mountains doing avalanche training and ran out of steam to record my episode for this am. Will get it out ASAP! Trip Planning tips! Thanks for being patient with me as I juggle my hobbies 🥴 #yourpocketsailinginstructor #podcast #sailnelsonbc #outsoon
Did you know? True colours - The current meaning, Did you know? True colours - The current meaning, ‘to reveal yourself as you really are’, actually came about because of the opposite phrase “false colours” – from the 17th century referring to a vessel which sailed under a flag not her own. This tactic was used by almost everyone as a ruse de guerre, but the rules of gentlemanly behaviour (and possibly actual legal rules) required one to raise one’s true colours before opening fire on another ship. #nauticalknowhow #didyouknow #nauticaltrivia #crewseekers
Not on the water, but I'll take it! AST course sta Not on the water, but I'll take it! AST course starts tomorrow! ❄❤😊 #skiing #fillingmywinterbucket #sunnysnowday
Eek!! 🎶 Snow, snow, go away, so I can put on my Eek!! 🎶 Snow, snow, go away, so I can put on my new mainsail and sail away!! 🎶 ⛵😈 🏝 @precisionsails #soexcited #aloha8point2 #newmainsail #spindrift2point0
Dreaming of warmer days with messy boat hair! 😂 Dreaming of warmer days with messy boat hair! 😂😛😎⛵ #summersoonplease #donewithshoveling #sailnelsonbc #nelsonbc #snowdaysbegone
Your Pocket Sailing Instructor podcast episode ale Your Pocket Sailing Instructor podcast episode alert! New episode this week: 10 Ways to Meet Other Sailors! This week I chat about 10 things you can do to expand your sailing circle! Get out there and make new sailing friends today! ⛵❤ #alwayslearning #learntosail #sailnelsonbc #offseasonprep #meetnewsailors #makingfriends #sailingforlife #sailcanada #bcsailing
Good morning Nelson! ❤❄ #bobinnelson #snowymou Good morning Nelson! ❤❄ #bobinnelson #snowymountains #nelsonbc #sailnelsonbc #happyhumpday
Nelson got A LOT of snow today! Poor Spindrift was Nelson got A LOT of snow today! Poor Spindrift was buried in 3 ft! I'm waist deep in the cockpit! #wtheck #holysnow #snomaggedon #nelsonbc
Your Pocket Sailing Instructor podcast episode ale Your Pocket Sailing Instructor podcast episode alert! Maritime Mysteries & Mishaps: The Old Presque Isle Lighthouse. The last Thursday of each month will be a bonus episode dedicated to maritime ghost stories.... 😈⛵❤ #alwayslearning #learntosail #sailnelsonbc #maritimemysteries #hauntedlighthouses #greatlakes
A very special gift from very special friends ❤ A very special gift from very special friends ❤ #sextant #antiques #soshiny #thanksforallthebuffing #gottabrushupnow #celestialnav @enercheez thank you @spaceballstheaccount 😊
Happy Holidays from my house to yours! I will be e Happy Holidays from my house to yours! I will be enjoying a few days of R&R and see you for the next episode of Your Pocket Sailing Instructor next Thursday! 🎄🎧❤️ #yourpocketsailinginstructor #sailnelsonbc #learntosail #podcast #merrychristmas #happyholidays
Quick Tip #24: find yourself on your knees doing m Quick Tip #24: find yourself on your knees doing maintenance? Grab a garden kneeler pad. When not being used to protect your knees, it can be used as a cushion! 😇😎👣 #quicktips #boathacks #gardenpad #protectthoseknees #easytostore #sailnelsonbc
Quick Tip #23: keep your extra lines organized and Quick Tip #23: keep your extra lines organized and dry with cockpit locker hangers! #boathacks #24daysoftips #boattips #learntosail #keepropesorganized #boatorganization #diyorganizing #sailnelsonbc
Your Pocket Sailing Instructor podcast episode ale Your Pocket Sailing Instructor podcast episode alert! New episode this week: Off-Season Training: What can I do in the off-season? This week I chat about things you can learn during the winter when you're dreaming of sailing, but skiing instead 😈⛵❤ #alwayslearning #learntosail #sailnelsonbc #offseasonprep #visualization
Quick Tip #22: working on a project with small pie Quick Tip #22: working on a project with small pieces which could get lost? Place a piece of duct tape sticky side up, and stick all your small parts to it! This will keep everything in one place and together so you don't lose any pieces... ⛵️😈🐥#boathacks #24daysoftips #boattips #learntosail #boatprojects #sailnelsonbc
Quick Tip #21: having a hard time with dishes slid Quick Tip #21: having a hard time with dishes sliding around while eating on deck? Grab dog bowls from the dollar store with silicone bottoms! They stay put and they are large enough to accommodate a lot of food for your hungry crew! ⛵️🐕😍 #boathacks #turnagaintricks #travisknewbest #24daysoftips #learntosail #sailnelsonbc
Quick Tip #20: finding it hard to hear each other Quick Tip #20: finding it hard to hear each other on the boat? Come up with hand signals to get on the same page and avoid confusion! Do what works for you! 😍👨‍🎤👂 #icanthearyou #boathacks #communicationiskey #bowchats #24daysoftricks #sailnelsonbc #tricksofthetrade #simpletodo
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  • Contact Us
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    • More
      • Nelson Safe Boating Week 2020 – Postponed
      • Travis McGregor Seamanship Award
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