Your Pocket Sailing Instructor Podcast

This week I am diving into all things sails! I talk about:

- different foresails

- sail parts

- typical wear spots

- basic checks to perform regularly

- best practices to help keep your sails in good…

I have been MIA for a little bit as Spindrift has been keeping me on my toes! I fix one thing, and 5 more break requiring my attention. I have not been following my own advice and I have been caught …

This week we are talking about wind indicators and some of my tips to help you make sure you don't have a bad neck by the end of your sail!

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It is the time of year when I see many boats not moving, some boats breaking free from their moorings, others being inhabited by wildlife... so many boats that are left unattended and languishing. S…

Sorry I have been MIA. Life happened ;-) Found a fuel leak on the boat, then had a bunch of courses to teach, and then a much-needed family vacation. I am back now though and looking forward to bring…

Today we are looking at the 4 approved types of flares in Canada:

A) Parachute Flare

B) Multi-Star Flare

C) Hand-Held Flare

D) Smoke Flare

Remember that these are approved for 4 years from the manu…

This week I am chatting about keel types:

- Full Keel

- Fin Keel -- bulb keel & wing keel

- Bilge Keel

Why would you select a certain keel, drawbacks and advantages of each, and maintenance...

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This week we are having a chat about boom vangs. I am often surprised at how many of my students purchase boats that do not have on rigged up! They are an essential part of trimming your sail and can…

So this week we are talking about different types of shackles and their common uses. Also, what to look for when they start to wear down...

- screw pin shackle

- keyhole shackle

- snap shackle

- sof…

Today I am talking about spring maintenance! And yes, it is a LONG list! Here are some of the things I'll be sharing:

- engine checks

- standing rigging checks

- running rigging checks

- sail check

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This week I am discussing cleats! What are they, where to find them, which ones to upgrade, etc.

I talk about:

- Horn Cleats

- Cam Cleats

- Clam Cleats

- Jam Cleats

- Clutches

Here are some useful…

Today I am talking all about blocks! What the heck is a block you say? It is a pulley, in sailing lingo ;-) There are many types and I'll walk you through them all! Enjoy!

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Kinda appropriate that this is my 50th episode! Talking about when I brought Spindrift to Nelson and the ceremony I performed to greet her. Here are the specific descriptions you'll need:

- Boat Purg…

Today I am talking all about winches! These are the winches that we use for our sheets and halyards on a sailboat though. I will do a different episode to focus on the anchor windlass system. Enjoy!