Quick & Dirty Passage Planning - Essential Sailing Tips for Every Trip!

🛥️ Most sailors either skip passage planning entirely (and get in trouble) or overthink it (and lose the joy of sailing). This video shows you the perfect middle ground - quick and dirty passage planning that keeps you safe while maintaining the adventure. 📍 THE 4 COMPONENTS OF EVERY PASSAGE PLAN: - OUT - Getting safely out of your harbor/marina - ACROSS - Your route between destinations - IN - Entering your destination safely - MOORING - How you'll secure your boat ⚓ KEY TAKEAWAYS: ✓ Visual navigation often beats complex bearings ✓ Keep it simple: "island to your right/left" ✓ Research mooring options beforehand using Navily ✓ Pro tip: Use fuel dock as backup if you're unsure ✓ Focus on safety without overcomplicating 🌊 Whether you're planning a day sail or multi-day adventure, these fundamentals will serve you well. Remember - passage planning should prepare you for the journey ahead, not steal the joy from it. Want to master these skills hands-on? Join us for a Sailing Virgins course where you'll practice passage planning in real Caribbean conditions while earning your sailing certification. 📚 RELATED VIDEOS: - PASSAGE PLANNING DETAILED VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMuQQuoOwHI 🎯 READY TO LEARN MORE? Browse our courses: https://sailingvirgins.com/sailing/courses #SailingTips #PassagePlanning #LearnToSail #SailingVirgins #Croatia #NavigationTips #SailingEducation #YachtSailing #SailingCourse #MaritimeSkills #notjustasailingschool #learntosail #boatlife #saillife #oranteach #learnanewskill #sailingtutorial #boatingbasics #sailingsolutions #sailingsecrets #sailing #sailboat #ASA #medmooring #bvi #virginislands #protip #britishvirginislands #teachsailing #sailingtips