Tying Knots at the Annapolis Boat Show!

At the 2025 Annapolis Boat Show, Matt taught two aspiring sailors, Daniel and Wendy, 3 knots that every sailor should know: 0:11 The Stopper Knot 1:50 The Reef Knot 4:28 The Bowline Knot 4:04 Day Skipper Course and Competent Crew Course Special thanks to Daniel and Wendy for joining us at our Bali booth at the show, they learnt the knots quick! If you'd like to learn more, Book a Sailing Course! https://catamaranguru.com/catamaran-guru-sailing-academy/#books Our one-week long live aboard sailing instruction (7 days, 7 nights). For those interested in the Day Skipper Course, Sailing experience and basic boat handling knowledge is required. This 7-day course will help you and give you the tools to becoming a confident skipper. Included will be things like pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation and that you can skipper or rent a yacht in familiar waters by day. For Competent Crew participants, we will be doing this course between Fort Lauderdale, Cay Biscayne, the Florida Keys and back. The aim for this course is to introduce a complete beginner to cruising under sail, equipping the novice sailor with skills required to be an active, useful crew member, i.e. knowledge about sea terms and parts of the boat, sail handling, ropework, fire precautions and prevention, personal safety equipment, man overboard, emergency equipment, meteorology, seasickness, helmsmanship, general seamanship and manners, able to keep a lookout and handle all sails. All the good stuff! At Catamaran Guru Sailing Academy, we offer hands-on training with the internationally recognized RYA sailing courses and ICC Certification. Matt Joubert is our wonderful Sailing Academy and highly certified: RYA Yacht Master Offshore RYA Cruising Instructor Tender maneuvering STCW’ 95 Instructing RYA Power Boat Level ll RYA Personal Watercraft Instructor PADI Dive Master Management As one of only a few U.S. schools providing these credentials, we help you compare them to ASA programs so you can choose the path that best fits your sailing goals. RYA certifications are highly respected worldwide, making them perfect for sailors planning adventures in international waters. What truly sets us apart is learning aboard a brand-new Bali 4.4 catamaran. With its open-concept layout, advanced electronics, and cutting-edge systems, this yacht provides an exceptional training platform. You’ll gain experience on the same type of boat many new owners choose today. Spacious, stable, and outfitted with modern features, the Bali 4.4 is perfect for mastering navigation, seamanship, and real-world skills that make liveaboard cruising safe, comfortable, and unforgettable. Your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.