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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 Store it in a dry place and replace used and outdated contents regularly.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

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

Your Pocket Sailing Instructor episode release! Th

Your Pocket Sailing Instructor episode release! This week I talk about my Top 10 Sailing Knots and what I use them for on the boat. What are some of your favourite knots? It was hard to do just 10! 💕🤔⛵ #canadaboating #boatfun #keepsailing #funtimes #sailing #sailingboat #sailors #lovetosail #sailinglife #sailnelsonbc #yourpocketsailinginstructor #learntosail #coaching #getagoodcoach #learnsomethingnew #sailingpodcast #canadiansailingpodcast #leadingtheway #sailcanada #sailingadventures #sailinginsta #sailnelsonbc #knots #sailingknots #pirates

Did you know? Deliver a broadside - the simultaneo

Did you know? Deliver a broadside - the simultaneous firing of the guns and/or canons on one side of a warship. Quite a blow, as can be imagined. Today it means much the same type of all-out attack, though done (usually) with words. ⚓⛵🧜‍♀️ #canadaboating #boatfun #keepsailing #funtimes #trivia #interesting #maritimetrivia #interestingstuff #sailing #sailingboat #sailors #nauticalfun #nauticalknowhow #nauticaltrivia #lovetosail #sailinglife #attack #broadside #pirates

Knot of the Week! Stevedore Stopper: The Stevedore

Knot of the Week! Stevedore Stopper: The Stevedore Stopper Knot is a reliable moderately bulky stopper knot. Is is an excellent knot to use when setting a tarp – it can be used to secure an end that has been passed through a grommet. ⛵️🐟☀️ #sailingadventures #learnyourknot #sailingknots #yourpocketsailinginstructor #sailing #nauticalfun #knots #sailingisfun #lovetosail #learntosail #sailaway #fishingknots #sailors #sailingboat #sailboats #sailinglife #canadalife #learning #podcast #sailinggoals #animatedknots #sailnelsonbc #stevedorestopper

Another course in the books! ❤️⛵️ @sailcan

Another course in the books! ❤️⛵️ @sailcanada #startkeelboatsailing #Cruising #sailingadventure #sailingboat #sailingcoach #nelsonbc @sailnelsonbc #learntosail

Safety First! Alcohol is a factor in nearly 40% of

Safety First! Alcohol is a factor in nearly 40% of boating incidents and with the legalization of recreational cannabis there is an uncertainty on how the statistics will be affected. Many Canadians simply do not understand that there are intensifying factors, known as “stressors”, such as sun, wind, waves and the rocking motion of the boat that can greatly increase the effects of alcohol, cannabis or prescription drugs while out on the water. Know before you go! Safe boating starts with YOU. ☀️⛵️❤️🚤 #safety #boatingsafety #rulesofthewater #learntosail #learntoboat #sailcanada #sailingisfun #sailnelsonbc #safetyfirst #csbc #sailing #boating #pfds #safetygear #nauticalknowhow #getonboard #dontdrinkandboat #wearit #safeboatingawarenessweek #knowbeforeyougo #beprepared #planahead

Your Pocket Sailing Instructor episode release! Ep

Your Pocket Sailing Instructor episode release! Episode #22: Top 5 Seamanship Skills to Master! Learn about the things I think are important for you to have an uneventful sail! ⛵❤🤪 #canadaboating #boatfun #keepsailing #funtimes #sailing #sailingboat #sailors #lovetosail #sailinglife #sailnelsonbc #yourpocketsailinginstructor #learntosail #coaching #getagoodcoach #learnsomethingnew #sailingpodcast #canadiansailingpodcast #leadingtheway #sailcanada #sailingadventures #sailinginsta #seamanship #seamanshipskills

Did you know? Cut and run - most often thought to

Did you know? Cut and run - most often thought to mean the cutting of an anchor line in an effort to make a quick getaway. Hard to imagine that many ship’s masters enjoyed routinely losing an anchor or two, so it is probably more likely referring to the practice of securing the sails of a square-rigged ship with rope yarns that could easily be cut away when a quick departure was necessary. ⚓⛵🤩 #canadaboating #boatfun #keepsailing #funtimes #trivia #interesting #maritimetrivia #interestingstuff #sailing #sailingboat #sailors #nauticalfun #nauticalknowhow #nauticaltrivia #lovetosail #sailinglife #cutandrun #anchoring #makearunforit #pirates #arg

What's your favourite comfort item when boating? N

What's your favourite comfort item when boating? Need ideas? Check out Episode 1 of #yourpocketsailinginstructor #podcast! Top 10 Comfort Items for Sailors. ❤😎⛵ #sailing #howaboutyou #whatdoyouthink #comfortitems #allaboutsailing #sailingincanada #sailingadventures #blankets #pillows

Knot of the Week! Zeppelin Bend: The Zeppelin Bend

Knot of the Week! Zeppelin Bend: The Zeppelin Bend is one of the bends employing interlocking overhand knots. It is a reliable bend that can be untied even after being heavily loaded but not, however, while still under load. It is an excellent alternative to the more widely used Double Fisherman’s because it eliminates the risk of jamming. 😎🚤☀️ #sailingadventures #learnyourknot #sailingknots #yourpocketsailinginstructor #sailing #nauticalfun #knots #sailingisfun #lovetosail #learntosail #sailaway #fishingknots #sailors #sailingboat #sailboats #sailinglife #canadalife #learning #podcast #sailinggoals #animatedknots #sailnelsonbc #zeppelinbend

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