Sue and I are helping out with a group of cruisers on Operation Cruisers’ Aid to bring much needed supplies to the Islands impacted by Hurricane Beryl. For those that are willing and able, please make a donation to this GoFundMe page: https://gofundme.com/f/cruiser-relief-response-to-beryl/ to help us buy items to bring and donate. For those that know and trust us, please donate through us as the process for extracting funds from GoFundMe takes time and that is in short supply. PayPal: https://paypal.me/BucketNC?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Venmo: @Michael-Pail Leave a comment if you decide to donate and we'll give a shout out in an upcoming update video!

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I took this short video today on the delivery sail to my clients on there new 2015 Jeanneau 509 sun odyssey sailing in Marina del Rey California for additional information on the Jeanneau product or if you are looking to buy a new or pre owned sailboat or power yacht please contact me at any time day or night at Ivtyachtsales@gmail.com Or 1-619-507-4416

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Subscribe to our website for FREE. https://www.freesailingtutorials.com/registration I've created some A4 PDF Pro Forma templates for those of you keen to put together a rock solid passage plan, pilotage plan or prepare your crew & vessel for sea without missing something critical. Once downloaded, you can print off the file for your use and use it as an aide memoir or the basis of your own template, as many times as you'd like. You can even laminate them, if that sort of thing floats your boat! © Mark Burkes. https://www.freesailingtutorials.com/shop ROOKIE SKIPPER'S GUIDES - Micro Courses For Sailors We've put together some short but thorough courses for sailors which are aimed at helping students and 'rusty' skippers alike. They cover several topics critical to good seamanship & navigation and are easily digestable and dynamic, meaning I am adding to them and improving them as I go. They are yours for life, once purchased and can be viewed online on you computer, tablet or on our phone app. You can *PRE-ORDER* our Micro-courses on How to Build a Passage Plan, a Pilotage Plan and another on Tides & Currents. Various Micro-Courses will be available to you online, for life, from as little as £11.97, if you pre-order before course launch - and lock in your own 40% discount! For more details: https://www.freesailingtutorials.com/micro-courses. FREE YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS Passage Planning Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX9WDsL33hEzg89UBNSoXc7ZgsW7yMdaV Tides & Currents Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX9WDsL33hEzNmyCukcqsAzrV4-uUauB6 Charwork & Navigation Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX9WDsL33hEyDwFtOBp5yJPUMUsoxqhNa QUESTIONS? If you have questions or would like to access one of our free forums, visit our website and become a member for FREE. We also offer own boat tuition and online coaching & tutorials as premium services. https://www.freesailingtutorials.com/free-sailing-tutorials-on-video *Recommended Reading: Knots & Splices: https://amzn.to/3qBkyQf RYA Weather Handbook (Northern Hemisphere): https://amzn.to/3nRBCzr A Seaman's Guide to the Rule of the Road: https://amzn.to/35SbdLK Reeds Skipper's Handbook: https://amzn.to/38SM8lV The Complete Yachtmaster: https://amzn.to/3quy6ge The Complete Day Skipper: https://amzn.to/2NkqxdX *ABOUT MARK* I'm a professional sailor & RYA Yachtmaster™ Instructor (Ocean) with over 35 years experience. I've logged over 250,000 nautical miles including competing in three round-the-world yacht races, twice as skipper. I circumnavigated in 2011 on an Ed Dubois designed Clipper 68 and subsequently skippered two Tony Castro designed Clipper 70's in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in 2013 and 2019, respectively. I've raced in the Southern Ocean nine times, crossed the North & South Atlantic 8 times and the Pacific 3 times. I've also skippered the RORC Rolex Fastnet Race three times and the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, Swan World Cup and many other regattas and offshore races including Cowes Week & Marmaris. FREE SAILING TUTORIALS is not an official RYA accredited training centre. All views my own. Admiralty Copyright License: HMCO 35358 WEBSITE: https://www.freesailingtutorials.com FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/freesailingtutorials PODCAST: https://www.anchorfm.com/captainsvlog If you're getting value from these free videos & would like to throw me a tip, you can tip me the price of a coffee here: https://donorbox.org/free-sailing-tutorials-tip-jar or you can click the Youtube 'thanks' button under this video. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: I am an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor. Videos are for free guidance only. Always seek advice before taking action. Videos on my channel are not provided in context and as such cannot and do not form part of a formal navigational and sailing course and should not be relied upon as such. This content is offered free of charge and I accept no liability for any reliance placed upon the content of these videos or references, therein. There is no contract between me and the viewer as a result of visiting this channel or watching these free videos. AFFILIATE LINKS: *This description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support! #Howtonavigate #Dayskipper #dayskippertheory #yachtmastertheory #yachtmaster #freesailingtutorials

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Boris Herrmann the last NM of the Route du Rhum 2018 See more of Boris and his adventures check out the website at: www.borisherrmannracing.com or follow us on instagram or facebook at borisherrmannracing. We are still looking for more sponsors so if you are interested you can get in touch with us via the website.

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We’re heading out at night to get to our next destination by morning. There is something magical about sailing at night. The darkness envelops everything around you, and the only light comes from the stars above and the moon reflecting off the water. The gentle sound of the waves lapping against the boat and the sails periodically luffing create a peaceful and serene atmosphere. As you sail into the unknown, there is a sense of adventure and excitement. You never know what lies ahead, but you trust in your skills and the boat to guide you safely through the darkness. It's a feeling of freedom and liberation, leaving behind the worries and stresses of everyday life and embracing the mystery of the open sea. The beauty of sailing at night is not just in the scenery but in the experience. It's a time for introspection and reflection, a chance to disconnect from technology and connect with nature. The darkness allows you to see the stars in all their glory, a reminder of the vastness of the universe and our place within it. Facing the unknown can be scary, but it can also be exhilarating. Sailing at night is a perfect metaphor for life itself, full of unexpected twists and turns. It teaches us to trust in ourselves and our abilities, to face our fears head-on and overcome them. It's a reminder that even in the darkness, there is beauty and wonder to be found. Sailing at night is a truly unique experience that allows us to disconnect from the world and connect with nature. It's a time for introspection and reflection, a chance to face the unknown and embrace its beauty. It teaches us to trust in ourselves and our abilities, and to find the courage to navigate through life's challenges. So, next time you have the chance to sail at night, don't hesitate to embrace the mystery and let the beauty of the unknown guide you. #sailingexperience #sailingadventure #sailinglife

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