Fundamentals of Navigation Calculations
Navigation is about getting from point A to point B in a safe and fun manner. 8 fundamental concepts of arithmetic are required to do so. Read them here.
Jean-du-Sud
Jean-du-Sud is the 399th hull of the Alberg 30 model. She is best known for her cicumnavigation depicted in « Jean-du-Sud Around the World » from Yves Gélinas.
10 techniques for determining a tidal window
Here are ten techniques to compute tidal windows. Some of them are useful in practice, others are useful for exams. Read the section that suits your needs.
22 knots of practical marine use
Here are 22 knots for practical use in a maritime context. Each knot is a variant of 9 basic knots. So, in terms of learning, you can start by concentrating on these basic knots and then learn the variants. In terms of assessment, the first five basic knots are part...
Jean-du-Sud in Practical Boat Owner
Jean-du-Sud can be seen in an article about windvanes. The article mentions Caphorn products. There is a deep history connecting Jean-du-Sud to CapHorn products. You cean read about it here.
Obtaining a master’s license (in Canada)
To claim the title of Master, you need more than being in charge of a boat. You need to pass exams, accumulate sea time and seek training. This text explores how to become one, but also nuances the various titles of “Master”. For example, a “Master 60” does not have...
Advanced coastal navigation techniques
Here are four advanced coastal navigation techniques. The first of the four is of practical use. The last three would require a lot of on-board systems to be broken to make them a real-life use case. On the other hand, some of them can be found in the RYA or...
Making money (legally) on a sailboat
How do you make sailing a living? There are four main approaches. You can teach sailing, you can deliver bouts, you can work as a sideline or you can cruise. This short post explores each of these activities from both a commercial and a regulatory point of view. Teaching sailing...
Crossing from Québec to Nova Scotia
The passage between Gaspé and Nova Scotia is relatively easy via the Magdalen Islands. If you’re keen to gain offshore experience, this is an excellent passage. You must learn how to sail without landmarks… and at night. Gaspé, the Islands and Chéticamp Jean-du-Sud ‘s stay in Gaspé was a compromise...
Fifteen Anchorages on the St-Lawrence River
With Bastian Raulier and Zac Harie. Fancy a sailboat cruise on the river? Tired of high marina fees? Want to get away without (too) many neighbors? Here are fifteen anchorages, illustrated in a summary map at the end of the text, to help you plan your stops and nights on...
Obtaining an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
Royal Yachting Association The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean is experienced and competent to skipper a yacht on passages of any length in all parts of the world. Introduction The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Yachtmaster Ocean is the last tier of the Yachtmaster program. In the sailing industry, it is one of...