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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...

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...

Crew philosophy

Crew Philosophy

Over long distances, the saying goes that the boat shrinks by a foot for every day spent with the same crew. A crew that manages to get along and shares a common code of living aboard is therefore central to good memories. In doing so, those considering sailing on Jean-du-Sud should assess whether the practices below fit in with their own sailing philosophy.

Far Reach Voyages

A Great Power Train Install Guide

I must say I wish I had tought of the « Spencer » shaft design prior to ordering parts (see the install guide for pictures). It is an elegant solution to reduce drag induced by the propeller.