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Posted on November 29, 2021December 13, 2021

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People are always asking me "what do I need to start sailing?". Well, I'm here to tell you not much! Your sense of adventure and…

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Still having a blast in Croatia!! Week two is more Still having a blast in Croatia!! Week two is more my speed with multiple anchorages, much sailing and cocktail hour! #croatia #sailingincroatia #sailinginstagram @kinuck.gal @carolinemanton @machsquad @spaceballstheaccount @shawnacalderwood #vis #solta #hvar #starigrad
A rainy but fabulous day exploring Vis! Took a tou A rainy but fabulous day exploring Vis! Took a tour of the various military installations around the island including a submarine tunnel! More photos to come... #exploring #sailingincroatia #croatia #findingadventures @shawnacalderwood @machsquad @mac_attaque @spaceballstheaccount @carolinemanton @kinuck.gal
Finally at anchor!! Wind/weather has been challeng Finally at anchor!! Wind/weather has been challenging us and we've been spending time at the marinas. Now we are safely anchored in a quiet cove. The only boat there ❤⛵#atanchor #quietboat #sailingincroatia #timetorelax
Croatia you do not disappoint!! ❤⛵⚓ #croatia Croatia you do not disappoint!! ❤⛵⚓ #croatia #sailingincroatia #sailinginstagram #2022postcovidtrip #sailingwithcovid
Croatia! You know what else starts with C? COVID. Croatia! You know what else starts with C? COVID. Yup. This captain just tested positive this am. Have not had it yet, so guess it was my turn? 🤔 Mild symptoms so far and pushing on with trip. A new Croatia memory. Wish me luck! #covidsucks #sailing #sailingwithcovid #flotilla
Beautiful Croatia!! ❤ sailing photos soon... Beautiful Croatia!! ❤ sailing photos soon...
Made it to Split! Enjoying our cute chotel, a stro Made it to Split! Enjoying our cute chotel, a stroll around town, stop at the beach and a wee bit of shopping ... so much to see and do! #split #croatia #croatia2022
Living it up in the @westjet elevation lounge at t Living it up in the @westjet elevation lounge at the Calgary Airport!! Excellent service, beautiful surroundings, delicious food and great old fashioneds! 😁 Great start to our #croatia trip! @shawnacalderwood @carolinemanton #westjetlounge #calgary #sailingtrip,
Croatia here we come!!! @gradsplit #instasailing # Croatia here we come!!! @gradsplit #instasailing #croatia #sailingincroatia #hanseyachts #flotilla #sailing
See you next week Split, Croatia!! Sailing adventu See you next week Split, Croatia!! Sailing adventures just around the corner... ❤️🎉#split #flotilla #sailinginsta #sailing #offwego #hanseyachts #sailingincroatia @beamreachingmarla @shawnacalderwood @spaceballstheaccount @carolinemanton @kinuck.gal
Two years?! That would be terrifying... 😲🌊🤓 #canadaboating #boatfun #keepsailing #funtimes #trivia #interesting #maritimetrivia #interestingstuff #sailing #sailingboat #sailors #nauticalfun #nauticalknowhow #nauticaltrivia #lovetosail #sailinglife #sailnelsonbc #yourpocketsailinginstructor #oceanfacts #flooding
Last August Knot... I'll let you finish August on Last August Knot... I'll let you finish August on an easy one! Bowline Knot: The Bowline makes a reasonably secure non-slip loop in the end of a piece of rope. It has many uses, e.g., to fasten a mooring line to a ring or a post. Under load, it does not slip or bind. With no load it can be untied easily. Two bowlines can be linked together to join two ropes. Its principal shortcoming is that it cannot be tied, or untied, when there is a load on the standing end. It should therefore be avoided when, for example, a mooring line may have to be released under load. See how quickly you can tie it! 🤩👍📦 #sailingadventures #learnyourknot #sailingknots #yourpocketsailinginstructor #sailing #nauticalfun #knots #sailingisfun #lovetosail #learntosail #sailaway #fishingknots #sailors #sailingboat #sailboats #sailinglife #canadalife #learning #podcast #sailinggoals #animatedknots #sailnelsonbc #bowline #bowlineknot
Now THAT's cool... 😲🌊 #canadaboating #boatfu Now THAT's cool... 😲🌊 #canadaboating #boatfun #keepsailing #funtimes #trivia #interesting #maritimetrivia #interestingstuff #sailing #sailingboat #sailors #nauticalfun #nauticalknowhow #nauticaltrivia #lovetosail #sailinglife #sailnelsonbc #yourpocketsailinginstructor #marianatrench #collstuff #oceanfacts
Nutty Knot Time! This week a climbing hitch... Mun Nutty Knot Time! This week a climbing hitch... Munter Mule Combination Hitch! WTH?! The Munter Hitch Knot – (the Italian Hitch) allows controlled descent when rappelling (abseiling). The climbing rope passes through a locking carabiner, round the rope, and back through the carabiner. For controlled descent, the brake hand need only apply relatively little force on the free end. I'll have to learn this one... 🤓❤🏔 #sailingadventures #learnyourknot #sailingknots #yourpocketsailinginstructor #sailing #nauticalfun #knots #sailingisfun #lovetosail #learntosail #sailaway #fishingknots #sailors #sailingboat #sailboats #sailinglife #canadalife #learning #podcast #sailinggoals #animatedknots #sailnelsonbc #climbingknots #munterhitch
Say what?! 🧑‍🚀🌕 #canadaboating #boatfun Say what?! 🧑‍🚀🌕 #canadaboating #boatfun #keepsailing #funtimes #trivia #interesting #maritimetrivia #interestingstuff #sailing #sailingboat #sailors #nauticalfun #nauticalknowhow #nauticaltrivia #lovetosail #sailinglife #sailnelsonbc #yourpocketsailinginstructor #whydoesthemoonemojilooklikecheese
Knot of the Week! Halter Hitch: This hitch is very Knot of the Week! Halter Hitch: This hitch is very widely used and Ashley describes the Halter Hitch Knot three times. The Halter Hitch Knot should be used with the appropriate precautions. It’s fast and easy to tie, but the true value of the quick release knot lies in its ability to be quickly and easily untied in the event of an emergency. If a tied horse panics and pulls back on the rope, a single tug on the end of the lead will free him. ❤🐴🌈 #sailingadventures #learnyourknot #sailingknots #yourpocketsailinginstructor #sailing #nauticalfun #knots #sailingisfun #lovetosail #learntosail #sailaway #fishingknots #sailors #sailingboat #sailboats #sailinglife #canadalife #learning #podcast #sailinggoals #animatedknots #sailnelsonbc #halterhitch #horsetricks #tyingupyourhorse
Took a break from #sailing and floated the #slocan Took a break from #sailing and floated the #slocan instead! #birthdayfloat #beautifulday #takeabreak #floataway #sailinginsta #slocanbc #beatkeptsecret
Smart coral! 🤓🌈🌊 #coolfacts #canadaboatin Smart coral! 🤓🌈🌊 #coolfacts #canadaboating #boatfun #keepsailing #funtimes #trivia #interesting #maritimetrivia #interestingstuff #sailing #sailingboat #sailors #nauticalfun #nauticalknowhow #nauticaltrivia #lovetosail #sailinglife #sailnelsonbc #yourpocketsailinginstructor #oceanfacts #savecoral
Graham and I have been really bored lately... need Graham and I have been really bored lately... needed a new boat project apparently 😈🤪 1964 Chrysler powerboat floor replacement coming up! #yikes #whathavewedone #nosuchthingasafreeboat #freeboatwork #waterlogged
Knot of the Week! Adjustable Grip Hitch: The Adjus Knot of the Week! Adjustable Grip Hitch: The Adjustable Grip Hitch is useful for tensioning a line such as a tent ridgeline or a guy-line. When the knot is adjusted, by sliding it along the standing end, it may require tightening with a pull on the leg that forms the knot. 🤔🚤👍 #sailingadventures #learnyourknot #sailingknots #yourpocketsailinginstructor #sailing #nauticalfun #knots #sailingisfun #lovetosail #learntosail #sailaway #fishingknots #sailors #sailingboat #sailboats #sailinglife #canadalife #learning #podcast #sailinggoals #animatedknots #sailnelsonbc
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