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Tide Over ~ Did you know? Not to be confused with Tide Over ~ Did you know? Not to be confused with "tied over," this phrase has its origins in seafaring. When there was no wind to fill the sails, sailors would float with the tide until the wind returned. They would "tide over." #nauticalknowhow #alwayslearning #sailnelsonbc #learn #tideover #waititout
Aloof ~ Did you know? This term now means to stand Aloof ~ Did you know? This term now means to stand apart or be indifferent, but it came from the Old Dutch word loef which meant “windward” and was used to describe a ship within a fleet which sailed higher to the wind and was thus drawn apart from the rest of the fleet. #nauticalknowhow #sailnelsonbc #aloofandwindward #learning #olddutch
Tough day at work... ❤😈⛵😁 #sailnelsonbc Tough day at work... ❤😈⛵😁 #sailnelsonbc #outforaride #learntosail #kootenaylake
Toe the Line ~ Did you know? Members of the Britis Toe the Line ~ Did you know? Members of the British Royal Navy were required to stand barefoot and at attention for inspection. While at attention they lined up along the seams of the planks of the deck with their toes touching the line. This became known as "toeing" the line. #nauticalknowhow #sailnelsonbc #alwayslearning #somethingneweachday #beautyboat #spindrift #moodyshot
Taken Aback - Did you know? The sails of a ship we Taken Aback - Did you know? The sails of a ship were described as “aback” when the wind blew them flat, or back, against their supporting structures. Over the years, this saying has become a commonly used English term. #nauticalknowhow #sailnelsonbc #flatsails #kootenaylakesailing #sailthekoots
Hmm I wonder which PFDs we all prefer? 🤔 @salus Hmm I wonder which PFDs we all prefer? 🤔 @salusmarine #sailnelsonbc #saluspfdsarebright #brightpfd #dryingpfds #learntosail #rainbowboom
Yup. Another tough day on the water! ♥️⛵ #le Yup. Another tough day on the water! ♥️⛵ #learntosail #sailnelsonbc #lovemyjob #beautyday #laketoourselves #findingawesome #basiccruising @sailcanada @bc_sailing
Morning reflections... getting ready to head out f Morning reflections... getting ready to head out for another day of #teaching. I love what I do and I love the challenge that Mother Nature provides us. Sometimes though, she has other plans and it makes delivering a course difficult, which stresses me out! 😳 ' ' I want my students to have the best experience possible and to walk away with #confidence and #pride in what they have learned. I want them to feel #empowered and to understand what they are experiencing when out on the water. ' ' Let's hope Mother Nature cooperates today and let's me teach the things I need to to help my students along! Have a wonderful #sunday and I hope you are enjoying your view too ♥️ #learntosail #confidence #mothernature #morningthoughts #teachingchallenges
Fancy teacup time! One of my students, Sarah, brin Fancy teacup time! One of my students, Sarah, brings this red teacup with her on all of her adventures! It has climbed many mountains, walked hundreds of miles and is now out sailing! #fancyteacup #redteacup #adventuretime #makeitfun #socopyingthis ❤☕🫖⛵
Eek! I'm such a #geek. So excited about these new Eek! I'm such a #geek. So excited about these new #trainingaids from WOW Training Aids!! Amazing quality and looking forward to using them with my students this weekend! 😁⛵👍 #learntosail #sailnelsonbc #colregs #navigation #teachingaids #pointsofsail @sailcanada @bc_sailing @hellorobertdavis
It's new stern day for #spindrift2point0! First sa It's new stern day for #spindrift2point0! First sand, then use surface prep, wash, then primer! #makinggains #toohottopaint #morningritual #gettingthere #interluxpaints
Feeling Blue ~ Did you know? If a captain or offic Feeling Blue ~ Did you know? If a captain or officer of a ship died while at sea, the crew would fly blue flags and paint a blue band along the ship’s hull. Over time, this symbol of grieving was equated with feeling sad or melancholy. #nauticalknowhow #sailnelsonbc #alwayslearning #feelingblue #awesomeness #melancholy
Time to take the hull painting to #thenextlevel! 😈 Thanks to #blackwaterscaffolding for hooking me up! Now just need cooler weather... ' #sailnelsonbc #spindrift2point0 #geterdone #paintingsoon #interluxpaint @black_water_scaffoldingltd #matterhornwhite ♥️⛵🥰
Now THAT is a dedicated student practicing knots!! Now THAT is a dedicated student practicing knots!! Nice #wallart too!! Well done Kristyn #knotart #practiceknots #funropetime
Yup. Nelson is HOT today! 41! Yikes... #staycool # Yup. Nelson is HOT today! 41! Yikes... #staycool #noheatstrokeforme #watertime #drinkdrinkdrinkh2o
Looks even better with the tape off 😍 #blackand Looks even better with the tape off 😍 #blackandwhiteboat #shinyblacklines #waterline #smallupdatebigdifference ♥️ #eatinganelephantonebiteatatime
Waterline morning! Another 5 am painting blitz. Fe Waterline morning! Another 5 am painting blitz. Feel so accomplished! 💪Old and new... wowsa did not think it was THAT bad 😂😬 apparently it was! 🤪 #onestepclosertolaunch #waterline #thinblacklines #sexyspindrift #spindrift2point0 #sailnelsonbc #keepingbinnacleinbusiness #gofastboat
Serenity awaits... #sailnelsonbc #finidingserenity Serenity awaits... #sailnelsonbc #finidingserenity #relaxthissummer #quietanchorage #learntosail #findingawesome #adventureawaits
Early painter gets the worm? 🤔🤷‍♀️ Tem Early painter gets the worm? 🤔🤷‍♀️ Temp was perfect for painting at 5 am today! ❤😱🤣 #sailnelsonbc #spindrift2point0 #painting #gettingstuffdone #twopartepoxy #prime #newboatbum
Long shot - Did you know? This saying has a nautic Long shot - Did you know? This saying has a nautical origin? Early ships’ guns tended to be inaccurate. If a shot made impact from a great distance, or a “long shot,” it was considered out of the ordinary. #nauticalknowhow #sailnelsonbc #longshot #sailingtrivia #funwednesday
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