For centuries sailors have navigated their way across the oceans by celestial navigation or nautical astronomy - using a sextant with the sun, moon, planets, and stars. For the modern sailor, it is essential when crossing oceans as back up to the modern and much relied upon electronic navigation. If you are curious about how to use a sextant or have taken the RYA Yachtmaster or Ocean Theory courses, or are even self-taught, our celestial sailing weekends are ideal offering both an introduction and a refresher. All are welcome. A big advantage is that you learn in a small group, under the supervision of an expert instructor. The weekends involve sailing along the south side of the Isle of Wight and back up through the Needles. A beautiful area to sail whilst offering ample opportunity to practice using the sextant. To find out more head to our website or follow us on our social channels. Please do call or email if you have any questions. Website: https://www.firstclasssailing.com/ Email: info@firstclasssailing.com Call: 0203 006 3717 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstClassSa... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first_class... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2262271

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☠️ See us try not to die: https://youtu.be/ERZZe8F01MY This trip nearly killed us. But it could have been worse if we hadn't taken measure to avoid the REAL Pirates of the Caribbean. https://youtube.com/shorts/pn-PmL51a2o #shorts #sailing #pirates

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The clove hitch Along with the bowline and the sheet bend, it is often considered one of the most important knots to know. A clove hitch is two successive half-hitches around an object. It is most effectively used as a crossing knot. It can be used as a binding knot, but is not particularly secure in that role (we prefer the constrictor knot for these use cases). A clove hitch made around the rope's own standing part is known as either two half-hitches or buntline hitch, depending on whether the turns of the clove hitch progress away from or towards the hitched object. The Clove Hitch is the simplest and most effective knot for securing your fenders. It can be tied in seconds, is relatively easy to undo which makes it simple enough to adjust the hight as you approach the marina. follow the link below for a full demo. https://youtu.be/q2YetRQGFRM We hope you enjoyed todays bottom up boats know knots shorts video where we showed you the clove hitch in seconds.

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On three thrilling days of racing in Travemünde, Germany, the best youngsters in sailing from all around Europe sailed to win the first-ever Youth SAILING Champions League.

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This unit runs on both 12v and 110v. It's stayed fairly cool even with 4 days of no power ( I lost my solar panel controllers early on and so my plan of running it 12v 6 hours a day changed. StarSloop on the Loop Short # 47 #aglca​ #Starsloop​ #greatloop​ #macgregor​ #MTLSA​ #boatdog​ #Galactica #dog #waterdog

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