Welcome to episode 55 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I go over gybing single handed using an autopilot and no preventer. I plan to do a video on preventers in the future but just like lazy jacks they have their place but I'm personally not a fan. MASTER THE ART OF DOCKING COURSE https://www.carpediemsailing.com/mdc CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5

Welcome to Episode 54 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In my first video on mooring buoys viewers and subscribers made several suggestions outlining alternatives such as how to run the line through the ring, picking up the mooring buoy from the stern and backing onto the buoy. In this video I explore all those suggestions and try them out. MASTER THE ART OF DOCKING COURSE https://www.carpediemsailing.com/mdc CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5

NOTE: This video was shot in calm weather to establish the steps and routine of the manoeuvre. In heavier weather the procedure is slightly modified to suit the conditions. Welcome to Episode 53 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I go over the steps for lowering and flaking the mainsail single handed, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency. I do not have lazy jacks but for bigger boats, especially those with centre cockpits with full enclosures they can be handy. NOTE: This video was shot in calm weather to establish the steps and routine of the manoeuvre in heavier weather the procedure is slightly modified to suit the conditions. SHOWNOTES www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes MASTER THE ART OF DOCKING COURSE https://www.carpediemsailing.com/mdc CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5

Welcome to Episode 52 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I talk about making the switch from traditional marine head to composting toilet. I discuss why I made the switch, which brand I went with and I go through the steps I followed to install it in my boat. No more holding tank! AIRHEAD COMPOSTING TOILET https://airheadtoilet.com/ MASTER THE ART OF DOCKING COURSE https://www.carpediemsailing.com/mdc CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5

Welcome to Episode 51 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video, part 2 of Basic Plotting I take you through plotting a running fix and then confirm the fix with GPS. I demonstrate o a paper chart as well as with an animation. I'm always impressed by how accurate manual navigation can be, which inspires confidence during the inevitable electronic failure. MASTER THE ART OF DOCKING COURSE https://www.carpediemsailing.com/mdc CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com Ep 36: THE MAGNETIC COMPASS https://youtu.be/7RHQ2FgKJZQ Ep 37: BASIC PLOTTING PART 1 https://youtu.be/tvQBy3MsTP8 SHOWNOTES https://www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5 COASTAL NAVIGATION by DOMINIQUE PRINET https://www.amazon.ca/Coastal-Navigation-Class-Home-Study/dp/1525503111 BOATER'S BOWDITCH: THE SMALLL CRAFT AMERICAN NAVIGATOR https://www.amazon.com/Boaters-Bowditch-American-Practical-Navigator/dp/0071361367/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=boater%27s+bowditch%3A+the+small+craft+american+navigator&qid=1622560856&sr=8-1 THE ANNAPOLIS BOOK OF SEAMANSHIP https://www.amazon.com/Annapolis-Book-Seamanship-Fourth/dp/1451650191/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=THE+ANNAPOLIS+BOOK+OF+SEAMANSHIP&qid=1622560898&sr=8-1 SMALL CRAFT PILOTING AND NAVIGATION https://www.amazon.com/Small-Craft-Piloting-Coastal-Navigation/dp/0770600034/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=SMALL+CRAFT+PILOTING+AND+NAVIGATION&qid=1622561269&sr=8-1

Welcome to episode 50 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I offer suggestions and considerations for stocking a marine first aid kit. You can buy a ready made dedicated kit, build your own or modify a commercial kit. Lots of helpful and informative links down below as well. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5 SHOWNOTES https://www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes/ EMT SHEARS Leatherman raptor https://www.leatherman.com/en_CA/raptor-rescue-51.html?dwvar_51_color=11&cgid=multi-tools&gclid=CjwKCAjwu_mSBhAYEiwA5BBmf-RVgTKSC0FgGavOLDd_jngVPtTlodIOJKw_l31I8KBMruiLBQuzwRoChWMQAvD_BwE#start=1&utm_source=googlecpcQ-tips MY MEDIC Boat Medic First Aid Kit https://mymedic.com/products/boat-medic-waterproof-first-aid-kit FISRT AID MANUAL Marine Medicine: A Comprehensive Pocket Guide https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Medicine-Comprehensive-Adventure-Medical/dp/1594856605/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 FIRST AID TRAINING St John’s Ambulance https://www.sja.ca/en/first-aid-training/marine-basic? Red Cross https://www.redcross.ca/training-and-certification/course-descriptions/workplace-and-corporate-first-aid-courses/marine-basic-first-aid WOUND CLOSURES Zzips https://mymedic.com/products/zzips-cut-kit-medpack?gclid=CjwKCAjwu_mSBhAYEiwA5BBmf5akRfpWWU4xvfYq72AxttiffM8x5VNuwONY8fPB7DuPgjaSOL7xvhoCKnUQAvD_BwE Micro Mend https://www.micromendskinclosure.com/ Clozex https://www.clozex.com/pages/personal Quick Clot https://quikclot.com/ S.O.L. Bivy https://www.surviveoutdoorslonger.com/shelters/emergency-bivvy-with-rescue-whistle.html

Welcome to episode 49 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I discuss flag etiquette or protocol. I talk about the national flag, yachting ensign, courtesy flag, yacht club burgee and a few code flags; where to fly them, when to fly them and what some code flags mean. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5 CODE FLAG MEANINGS https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_maritime_signal_flags FLAG PROTOCOL: Harbour City Yacht Club https://hcyc.ca/flag-protocol/ FLAG PROTOCOL: Canadian Yachting https://www.canadianyachting.ca/diy/seamanship/1311-flag-etiquette-flying-flags-and-pennants-properly NOVELTY FLAGS https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/xf~yct.html#:~:text=The%20solid%20blue%20%22owner%20absent,before%20radios%20and%20cellular%20telephones.%5D

Welcome to episode 48 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I review the steps of reefing the mainsail and demonstrate the procedure single handed. For a more detailed step by step break down of reefing please watch Ep 27: Reefing the Main CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5

Welcome to episode 47 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I talk about and demonstrate how to throw a heaving line and throw bag. I also cover repacking a throw bag. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5 MUSTANG HYDROSTATIC INFLATABLE PFD https://mustangsurvival.ca/collections/inflatable-pfds/products/hit-inflatable-pfd-with-sailing-harness-auto-hydrostatic-md3154-02

Welcome to Episode 46 of Carpe Diem Sailing, in this episode I go over Heaving To a very worthwhile and under utilized manoeuvre. Heaving To has many uses for both crewed and singled handed boats. In this video demonstrate and explain the mechanics behind heaving to CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5

Welcome to episode 45 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I discuss harnesses (inc PFD integrated), tethers and jacklines. I go over rigging a jackline and GENERAL principles to be considered when clipping in (or deciding not to clip in...) at sea. Tethers come in many various configurations inc. a short 3' tether, a longer 6' tether and dual tethers that allow you to leap frog and choose between a long and short tether. WARNING! A point of caution however, there is no guarantee that a tether EVEN A SHORT ONE will completely stop you from going over the side in all circumstances and one has to practice safe and prudent movement on the boat, a topic I talk about and emphasize in this video. For those that would like to jump to specific topics here is an index for you: Harnesses start @ 00:35 Tethers start @ 03:47 Jacklines start @ 07:00 Rigging a jackline starts @ 09:30 Using jacklines starts @ 14:22 Falling overboard while clipped in starts @ 17:35 Final comments starts @20:47 Cruising Club of America Tether Requirements https://sas.cruisingclub.org/node/217 Wichard Pro Line Tethers https://marine.wichard.com/en/safety/tethers/proline-range Gill Harness Rescue Tool https://www.gillmarine.com/harness-rescue-tool-orange/ Kong Double Tether https://www.kong.it/en/product/elastic-tether-double/ Spinlock https://www.spinlock.co.uk/en-can/categories/lifejackets Mustang Hydrostatic https://mustangsurvival.ca/collections/inflatable-pfds/products/hit-inflatable-pfd-with-sailing-harness-auto-hydrostatic-md3154-02

Welcome to Episode 44 of Carpe Diem Sailing, in this episode I go over coming about or tacking single handed. I demonstrate the manoeuvre with and without an auto pilot. One point to keep in mind is that I am only dealing with the headsail since when coming about from close hauled to close hauled the mainsail should be sheeted amidships and is self tending. For simplicity in this video the traveler remained centered. If using the traveller to trim the mainsail the traveller is adjusted after the boat is on course and after the headsail is trimmed. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5

Welcome to Episode 43 of Carpe Diem Sailing, in this episode I discuss and demonstrate how to use a snubber on a combined anchor rode. Traditionally snubbers are used on chain rodes but for the reasons I talk about in the video I also like to use a snubber on a combined rode. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5

Welcome to Episode 42 of Carpe Diem Sailing, in this episode I analyze a tricky single handed departure which produced a lot of critical feedback when the original video aired a few weeks ago. I discuss the manoeuvre and the pros and cons of springing off in such a situation as well as the decision to leave or stay. In any docking or sailing manoeuvre it is ultimately the skipper’s responsibility to accurately judge the situation to determine what risk may exist based on their own skills and experience and it is their decision to proceed or not. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5

Welcome to Episode 41 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I review a revolutionary new piece of marine safety gear. The SeeArch is meant to be worn on the body, in addition to a pfd and in the event of a man overboard situation it will provide visibility, buoyancy and a method of recovery. It comes in two versions, the Sport and the Mariner. Both were tried and both MOBs were successfully recovered. FULL DISCLOSURE: The two samples used in the video were provided to me by the manufacture and no charge. SEEARCH MARINE https://www.seearch.ca/ SEPARATING THE TUBE FROM THE BELT https://www.seearch.ca/resources#anchor_5 REARMING THE SEEARCH https://vimeo.com/361851454 REPACKING THE SEEARCH https://vimeo.com/361849788 CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5

Welcome to Episode 40 of Carpe Diem Sailing, the first in a new series on single handing. In this episode I start off by discussing various concepts relevant to single handing in general and then go over raising the mainsail. The concepts are important and will only be covered in this, the premier episode for this series. I would encourage you not to, but if you would like to skip ahead to raising the mainsail it comes at about the 12:00 minute mark. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5

Welcome to Episode 39 of Carpe Diem Sailing. I'm back on my regular posting schedule and in this episode I go over the navigational aids systems in IALA Region A and B. I also dispel the rule of thumb of "Red Right Returning" which only works in half the world and in very specific situations. Best to always consult a chart. I cover the lateral buoys, day-beacons, bifurcation buoys, cardinal buoys, special buoys and talk about navigational ranges. as usual I will have shownotes on our website. Also FYI I always turn off mid roll ads. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5 SHOWNOTES https://www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes

WARNING!! It has been brought to my attention that there have been reported instances of death by electrocution in some marinas in the US while swimming in a marina. In this video I swim under the boat in marina to clear a fouled prop. I have personally never heard of any such incidents and was a commercial diver and have many diver friends who routinely work on boats in marinas. Having said that if you do decide to swim under a boat in a marina you do so AT YOUR OWN RISK!! Welcome to Episode 38 of Carpe Diem Sailing. Coming up on 10 000 subs! In this video I thank all my subscribers for support of my channel and talk about the delivery of Carpe Diem from Vancouver to Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Almost 100 nm and we motored for about 3 hours altogether. Also had to deal with a fouled prop which meant docking under sail and we had great winds to video lots of footage for upcoming tutorials on single-handing. CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5

Welcome to Episode 37 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video, part 1 of Basic Plotting I take you through plotting a fix or known position, then plotting a Dead Reckoning course followed by another fix and then finally I confirm the fixes with GPS. SHOWNOTES https://www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5 COASTAL NAVIGATION by DOMINIQUE PRINET https://www.amazon.ca/Coastal-Navigation-Class-Home-Study/dp/1525503111 BOATER'S BOWDITCH: THE SMALLL CRAFT AMERICAN NAVIGATOR https://www.amazon.com/Boaters-Bowditch-American-Practical-Navigator/dp/0071361367/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=boater%27s+bowditch%3A+the+small+craft+american+navigator&qid=1622560856&sr=8-1 THE ANNAPOLIS BOOK OF SEAMANSHIP https://www.amazon.com/Annapolis-Book-Seamanship-Fourth/dp/1451650191/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=THE+ANNAPOLIS+BOOK+OF+SEAMANSHIP&qid=1622560898&sr=8-1 SMALL CRAFT PILOTING AND NAVIGATION https://www.amazon.com/Small-Craft-Piloting-Coastal-Navigation/dp/0770600034/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=SMALL+CRAFT+PILOTING+AND+NAVIGATION&qid=1622561269&sr=8-1

Welcome to Episode 36 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this video I talk about the magnetic compass and how to convert bearings from true to magnetic and vice versa. I also talk about deviation, what a deviation table is and how to apply deviation to magnetic bearings to determine ca course to steer. SHOWNOTES https://www.carpediemsailing.com/shownotes CARPE DIEM SAIL TRAINING https://www.carpediemsailing.com LEARN TO SAIL PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ZXXuQk__sjlIDC-o-8v4evqHkaHqze5 COASTAL NAVIGATION by DOMINIQUE PRINET https://www.amazon.ca/Coastal-Navigation-Class-Home-Study/dp/1525503111