Competent Crew Course details: ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew As we return to port, we need to put the sails away. In this clip during a Competent Crew course in Southampton, you will see us furling the headsail whilst hauling in on the furling line and easing the sheet. A crew member is seen sweating the furling line, whilst another crew member in the cockpit takes in the slack. With the headsail furled, we then drop the main. The boat is turned head to wind as we did when we set the main, to allow the sail to drop freely. ** About the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton ** The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to get into sailing and is specifically designed for those with little to no sailing experience. It is the ideal starting point. Even if you’ve only had a brief taste of sailing, whether in the UK or abroad, the Competent Crew course offers structured learning and a strong foundation in the basics of sailing. We run our courses from Southampton, and they take place in and around the Solent. With First Class Sailing you’ll gain hands-on experience, experience life on board, and all the enjoyment it brings. By the end of the 5 day course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to be a capable and reliable crew member. The course begins and ends in Southampton, with stops at scenic destinations around the Solent, giving you the chance to experience different sailing conditions and enjoy stunning coastal views. For more information visit our website on the links below. ** Links ** First Class Sailing ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com We offer RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between from our base in Southampton. We also offer shore-based sailing courses in London and Southampton. Video overview of RYA Competent Crew ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anmbHAKP4KA The RYA Competent Crew practical course is an excellent introduction for beginners. It is the perfect starting point if you have done little or no sailing before, or have spent a week or two sailing with friends in the UK or abroad. Why Competent Crew is Worth the Money ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/blog/is-competent-crew-worth-it/ Our price is effectively for a 5 day learning holiday. It includes accommodation on board for 5 nights. You sail to a different marina or harbour or anchorage each night so you see lots of different places without having to pack/unpack your bag each day. It includes all meals on board. It includes the use of oilskins if needed. It includes a guarantee that if you don’t pass you can come back again and again free of charge until you do. And includes a guarantee that if you are not happy and we can’t put things right we will give you your money back. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts

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After our summer vacation in Sweden last summer, we anchored in several places where we brought up a lot of dirt and seaweed 🌱 Christian quickly came up with a solution: we could install a seawater pump to rinse off the anchor and chain! Simply brilliant! 💧 And another great thing is we can use it to maintain and clean the newly renovated deck! All in all, a huge recommendation from us! 🌟 The pump is from @seaflo.usa and is incredibly quiet! We might consider checking out their pumps when we need a new pump for the freshwater system 🏄🏼‍♂️ #diy #boat #sailboats #sailing #diycrafts #circumnavigation #cleaneating #cleaning #prep #preperation

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Gerry Quotskuyva, one of the Hopi carvers at the recent Heard Kachina Doll Marketplace in Phoenix, talks about his "Gnarley Root."

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Braised lamb in red wine 🍷 Inspired by Gordon Ramsay — and approved even by the ones who “don’t like lamb” ( they asked for seconds) Save this for your next wow-dinner moment 👇 recipe: 4 lamb shanks Olive oil, for frying 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 onion, peeled and thickly sliced 2 bay leaves 1 x 750ml bottle red wine 500ml chicken stock Small handful of mint leaves, to garnish FOR THE MARINADE: 1–2 green chillies, deseeded and sliced, to taste 1–2 red chillies, de из заseeded and sliced, to taste 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 cinnamon sticks, snapped in half 3 garlic cloves, peeled, roughly chopped and crushed Olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper First prepare the marinade. Mix the chillies (use only one of each if you don’t like hot dishes), smoked paprika, oregano, cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and seasoning together. Rub the mixture into the lamb so that it is well flavoured. You can cook the lamb straight away, but if you have time, cover and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour, or even overnight. Preheat the oven to 160°C/Gas 3. Heat a large casserole dish on the hob and add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Brown the lamb in it for about 6 minutes until coloured on all sides, then add the chillies and cinnamon from the marinade. Add the carrots, onion and bay leaves to the casserole and brown for a minute or two. Lift the lamb so that it is resting on top of the onions and carrots. Add the red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up the bits from the bottom, then bring to the boil and cook for 7–8 minutes to reduce the liquid by half. Add the chicken stock, bring to the boil, then transfer, uncovered, to the preheated oven. Cook for 3 hours until the meat is really tender and the sauce reduced. (If the tops of the shanks look like they might be drying out, just baste and occasionally turn them.) Remove the cooked meat from the oven and serve garnished with torn mint leaves and the cooking juices spooned on top. #BraisedLamb #POV #CookingMagic #DinnerPartyWin

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Simon Nessman, one of the most iconic models in the world of fashion, recently decided to abandon New York City and move to Vargas Island, a UNESCO, nature reserve, with the idea of getting back to nature and leave behind what he refers to as the asphalt jungle In this second chapter, North Sails wants to inspire us, showing us that we can call reconnect with nature and do our bit for a crucial cause: protecting the planet. #ToTheOceans #TheNewWave #NorthSailsFW18

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Successful spear fishing trumps the need for a cool beard. It's survival, y'all.

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