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Category: Sail Selection

Posted on October 9, 2019December 20, 2019

Sail Selection Part 4 – New Sail Love

Well I have had my new Precision Sails 110% jib for about two months now. Receiving that shipment in the mail was like Christmas! Sheet…

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Posted on July 5, 2019December 20, 2019

Sail Selection – Part 3 Measurements

Alright so I'm not going to lie, it has taken me a couple of weeks to get organized to do my sail measurements. The Headsail_Staysail…

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Posted on July 3, 2019December 20, 2019

Sail Selection – Part 2 Budget & Materials

So the quotes have started rolling in for my new headsail and oh my! My cheap Scottish side is not happy! My new sail budget…

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Posted on June 20, 2019October 7, 2019

Sail Selection – Part 1 Sailmaker

Alright, so I have finally embraced the fact that Spindrift needs a new headsail. There are 3 standard, or more common, sizes of headsail including:…

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Happy Canada Day! Safety First! The laws surroundi Happy Canada Day! Safety First! The laws surrounding when a boater is considered impaired mirror provincial driving laws. Some provinces have even put in place legislation that has impaired boating affecting the boaters’ rights to drive their automobile; being charged on the water equal penalties on land. In provinces that have not enacted similar legislation, many boaters forget that “having a few too many” on the water, by extension, may lead to being impaired while driving home. Know before you go! ❤️🚤 #safety #boatingsafety #rulesofthewater #learntosail #learntoboat #sailcanada #sailingisfun #sailnelsonbc #safetyfirst #csbc #sailing #boating #pfds #safetygear #nauticalknowhow #getonboard #dontdrinkandboat #wearit #safeboatingawarenessweek #knowbeforeyougo #beprepared #planahead
Vacation time! Off to Toronto and Quebec for a cou Vacation time! Off to Toronto and Quebec for a couple weeks of R&R! Already miss the Kootenays... #travelcanada #cityoftoronto #cntower #westjetwasgreat 🌍✈️❤️
Did you know? Fathom - A nautical measure equal to Did you know? Fathom - A nautical measure equal to six feet, used to measure the depth of water at sea. The word was also used to describe taking the measure or “to fathom” something. Today when one is trying to figure something out, they are trying to fathom it or get to the bottom of it. 🤓🗺 #canadaboating #boatfun #keepsailing #funtimes #trivia #interesting #maritimetrivia #interestingstuff #sailing #sailingboat #sailors #nauticalfun #nauticalknowhow #nauticaltrivia #lovetosail #sailinglife #fathom #gettothebottomofit
Knot of the Week! Farmer's Loop: The Farmer’s Lo Knot of the Week! Farmer's Loop: The Farmer’s Loop creates a mid-rope loop quickly and conveniently. Strain may applied from the loop to either end or between the two ends. Tying It: For photography here, the hand was replaced by wood. Ashley describes tying it around the forearm or the hand. For smaller line the Farmer’s Loop could tied around one or two fingers. ❤️✌️😎 #sailingadventures #learnyourknot #sailingknots #yourpocketsailinginstructor #sailing #nauticalfun #knots #sailingisfun #lovetosail #learntosail #sailaway #fishingknots #sailors #sailingboat #sailboats #sailinglife #canadalife #learning #podcast #sailinggoals #animatedknots #sailnelsonbc
Safety First! While boating, you may be far from m Safety First! While boating, you may be far from medical help, so take a first aid kit with you. Store it in a dry place and replace used and outdated contents regularly. Pack it to meet your specific needs. Do you know the symptoms of cold shock, hypothermia, heat exhaustion and allergic reactions? Do you know how to stop bleeding, perform CPR or treat shock? If not, take a first aid course as soon as possible. Having first aid skills can make the difference between permanent injury and full recovery, or even life and death. To learn more about first aid training, contact the nearest training provider. Don’t forget the sun screen! ☀️🚤🧜‍♀️ #safety #boatingsafety #rulesofthewater #learntosail #learntoboat #sailcanada #sailingisfun #sailnelsonbc #safetyfirst #csbc #sailing #boating #pfds #safetygear #nauticalknowhow #getonboard #dontdrinkandboat #wearit #safeboatingawarenessweek #knowbeforeyougo #beprepared #planahead #firstaid #getyourtraining
Your Pocket Sailing Instructor podcast episode rel Your Pocket Sailing Instructor podcast episode release! This week I start digging into boat ownership! Things to consider and questions to ask yourself before purchasing your first boat. Have fun! ❤⛵😍🤔 #canadaboating #boatfun #keepsailing #funtimes #sailing #sailingboat #sailors #lovetosail #sailinglife #sailnelsonbc #yourpocketsailinginstructor #learntosail #coaching #getagoodcoach #learnsomethingnew #sailingpodcast #canadiansailingpodcast #leadingtheway #sailcanada #sailingadventures #sailinginsta #buyingaboat #boatownership #elbowgrease #workinghardhardlyworking
Did you know? Fall foul of/foul up - Foul is an of Did you know? Fall foul of/foul up - Foul is an often used nautical term generally meaning entangled or impeded. An anchor tangled in line or cable is said to be a foul anchor. A foul berth is caused by another vessel anchoring too close wherein the risk of collision exists. A foul bottom offers poor holding for anchors. A screw up! 😱⛵🗺 #canadaboating #boatfun #keepsailing #funtimes #trivia #interesting #maritimetrivia #interestingstuff #sailing #sailingboat #sailors #nauticalfun #nauticalknowhow #nauticaltrivia #lovetosail #sailinglife #screwup #oops #berth #anchoring
Evening boat work! Was a toss up between going for Evening boat work! Was a toss up between going for a ride 🏍 or working on boat... not a tough decision for me! Lol #boatprojects #sailinginstagram #workingaway #boatlove
Knot of the Week! Constrictor Knot: The Constricto Knot of the Week! Constrictor Knot: The Constrictor Knot (ABOK # 1188, p 216.) deserves to be much more widely known and used. It is an excellent quick temporary whipping for a fraying rope’s end and can be used to keep a rope’s end together while it is being whipped. It securely ties the neck of a sack or bag; it has been used as a temporary hose clamp; and it can be used to hold items together for gluing. ✌️🧚🐟 #sailingadventures #learnyourknot #sailingknots #yourpocketsailinginstructor #sailing #nauticalfun #knots #sailingisfun #lovetosail #learntosail #sailaway #fishingknots #sailors #sailingboat #sailboats #sailinglife #canadalife #learning #podcast #sailinggoals #animatedknots #sailnelsonbc
Safety First! Plan ahead! When setting off on a bo Safety First! Plan ahead! When setting off on a boating adventure, be sure to leave a float plan with a responsible person on shore who will know what to do if you’re overdue. A marine radio or cell phone will allow you to call for assistance should the need arise. Having a few tools and spare parts aboard will also allow you to fix minor problems that might otherwise cause you to be stranded out on the water. ❤️⛵️🚤 #safety #boatingsafety #rulesofthewater #learntosail #learntoboat #sailcanada #sailingisfun #sailnelsonbc #safetyfirst #csbc #sailing #boating #pfds #safetygear #nauticalknowhow #getonboard #dontdrinkandboat #wearit #safeboatingawarenessweek #knowbeforeyougo #beprepared #planahead
No Podcast episode this week! Sorry all, have fami No Podcast episode this week! Sorry all, have family in town and taking a breather this week. Back at it next week with a series on purchasing your first boat: types of boats, things to watch out for, basic maintenance needed, etc. Tune in next Thursday! #podcast #imaslackerthisweek #sailinginstagram #kootenaylife #newepisodenextweek #thanks #yourpocketsailinginstructor #canadiansailingpodcast
Did you know? Edging forward - This phrase describ Did you know? Edging forward - This phrase describes inch-by-inch progress and was first used in the 17th century, typically in nautical contexts and referring to slow advance by means of repeated small tacking movements. ⚓⛵ #canadaboating #boatfun #keepsailing #funtimes #trivia #interesting #maritimetrivia #interestingstuff #sailing #sailingboat #sailors #nauticalfun #nauticalknowhow #nauticaltrivia #lovetosail #sailinglife #movingforward #tacking #edgingforward #inchbyinch
Knot of the Week! Butcher's Knot: The Butcher’s Knot of the Week! Butcher's Knot: The Butcher’s Knot is commonly used to prepare meat for roasting. However, it is useful elsewhere, e.g., making the first loop around a package. The initial knot creates a type of noose and, as shown in the animation, it does cinch down around an object. However, when free, it cannot slip completely undone because of the orientation of the Overhand Knot. The knotted part of the working end functions as a crude sheave, or pulley, providing a two to one advantage which makes for very effective tightening. ❤️🥰🚤 #sailingadventures #learnyourknot #sailingknots #yourpocketsailinginstructor #sailing #nauticalfun #knots #sailingisfun #lovetosail #learntosail #sailaway #fishingknots #sailors #sailingboat #sailboats #sailinglife #canadalife #learning #podcast #sailinggoals #animatedknots #sailnelsonbc #butchersknot
Safety First! The best case scenario for Cold Wate Safety First! The best case scenario for Cold Water Immersion is to "reduce or prevent the risk". If you're boating in cold water, it's as simple as making sure not to overload your boat, avoiding situations where you may fall overboard and, of course, making sure that everyone is wearing a Canadian approved lifejacket to protect in the case of an unforeseeable emergency. Know before you go! #safety #boatingsafety #rulesofthewater #learntosail #learntoboat #sailcanada #sailingisfun #sailnelsonbc #safetyfirst #csbc #sailing #boating #pfds #safetygear #nauticalknowhow #getonboard #dontdrinkandboat #wearit #safeboatingawarenessweek #knowbeforeyougo #beprepared #planahead #sailnelsonbc #yourpocketsailinginstructor
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