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Posted on July 2, 2020March 26, 2022

Gear Review – Foul Weather Gear

REBLOG from Summer 2018: As I prep for my upcoming trip this summer, I am realizing that my old foul weather gear is just not…

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Posted on May 4, 2019December 20, 2019

Gear Review – Base Layers

So, further to my blog on foul weather gear, I mentioned that I would follow up with a base layer gear review. First we need…

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Posted on December 19, 2018February 19, 2020

Ocean Adventures: Heading Home

Aug 11 2018 – 48'7.33 N, 126'8.77 W Today is Geoff's birthday! And no one will let him forget it for a minute! Ha. Sound…

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Posted on October 25, 2018February 17, 2020

Ocean Adventures: This too shall pass…

July 30, 2018 - 28'10.6 N, 158'28.08 W We have been on a starboard tack for 4 days now. I don't remember what it feels…

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Posted on July 17, 2018April 24, 2019

Gearing Up!

So I leave Nelson on Thursday to head to Hawaii for the Vic-Maui boat delivery. I will be bringing Turnagain back home to Vancouver! I…

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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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