Maryland School of Sailing

We offer a full range of courses from Basic Sailing through Ocean Training Cruises on Island Packet yachts in the Chesapeake Bay, Virgin Islands, and the Atlantic Ocean between Norfolk, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. We also offer online Celestial and Coastal Navigation classes and Docking Practice classes. Students can earn certification from the American Sailing Association (ASA). We have been doin…

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Chat 21 - Updates to Crew Overboard Techniques and EquipmentRaymarine and NKE autopilots can round up automatically when a crew-overboard fob goes out of range.Sep 16, 2026

PublishedSep 16, 2026

Duration53:58

Views901

Captains Tursi and Mummert Answer Questions Posed By ParticipantsTom Tersey and Frank Bummer answer unscripted questions on boat buying, Norfolk traffic, MOB prevention, and offshore fatigue.Aug 5, 2026

PublishedAug 5, 2026

Duration57:26

Views335

Classic Navigation In The Modern WorldTom Tersey makes the case for danger bearings, DR plotting, and Beaufort-scale wind reading alongside GPS.Aug 2, 2026

PublishedAug 2, 2026

Duration54:47

Views429

Ocean Passage Wrap UpNorfolk to Mystic passage crew heaves to twice, spending 16 hours each time waiting out headwinds near the Delaware coast.Aug 2, 2026

PublishedAug 2, 2026

Duration46:46

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Transiting the Chesapeake Bay - North and SouthTom Tersey and Captain Yvonne Brandt detail overnight Chesapeake Bay transits, ship traffic, and Bay Bridge auxiliary-channel procedure.Aug 1, 2026 · Lance Aux Epines, Grenada

PublishedAug 1, 2026

Duration47:14

Views329

LocationLance Aux Epines, Grenada

Chat 16 ProvisioningA Morgan 452 liveaboard shares 20 years of East Coast provisioning lessons, from canned-goods labeling to offshore meal prep.Jul 31, 2026

PublishedJul 31, 2026

Duration44:02

Views257

Preparing for an Ocean PassageTom Tersey says first-time offshore sailors need at least a year of preparation before leaving the dock.May 6, 2026

PublishedMay 6, 2026

Duration48:38

Views742

Communications at SeaTom Tersey weighs Iridium Go against SSB radio for offshore weather and communications on Navigator.Apr 11, 2026

PublishedApr 11, 2026

Duration45:52

Views590

Automatic Identification SystemsGarmin MFDs show CPA but not crossing order — a paper maneuvering board fills the gap.Jan 23, 2026

PublishedJan 23, 2026

Duration47:12

Views619

Life JacketsMustang Atlas PFD features, new Coast Guard buoyancy levels, and tether trade-offs explained by Maryland School of Sailing instructors.Nov 19, 2025

PublishedNov 19, 2025

Duration50:01

Views724

Electronic Navigation BasicsTom Tersey compares OpenCPN, Navionics, NOAA ENC, and NCC charts for cruise planning and underway navigation.Oct 18, 2025

PublishedOct 18, 2025

Duration38:25

Views2K

Travelling the Intracoastal WaterwayFrank Mummert's 16 ICW transits on Rockhopper cover navigation tools, bridge clearances, and shoaling from mile 0 to mile 1095.Sep 17, 2025

PublishedSep 17, 2025

Duration52:15

Views970

Hurricane Avoidance at SeaTom Tersey's NOAA cone method and 100-mile radius rule for avoiding Atlantic hurricanes offshore.Sep 12, 2025

PublishedSep 12, 2025

Duration42:10

Views629

Bermuda Cruise Recap 2025Frank Mummert and David Gifford recap a Norfolk-to-Bermuda passage with Gulf Stream tactics and sextant training.Jul 19, 2025

PublishedJul 19, 2025

Duration52:34

Views591

Sailboat CharteringASA 104 alone is not enough qualification for BVI bareboat chartering, say Maryland School of Sailing instructors.Jun 10, 2025

PublishedJun 10, 2025

Duration1:03:05

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Navigation Online Study Options for Winter 2026Maryland School of Sailing offers ASA 105 and ASA 107 online courses starting January 2026.May 24, 2025

PublishedMay 24, 2025

Duration9:00

Views905

DELMARVA Circumnavigation Training CruiseThe Maryland School of Sailing uses an eight-day Delmarva circumnavigation to teach advanced coastal navigation and seamanship.May 19, 2025

PublishedMay 19, 2025

Duration46:08

Views920

AnchoringA 75 kg Rocna tandem-anchored with a Danforth for large tidal ranges on the Chesapeake Bay.Apr 13, 2025 · Kent County, United States

PublishedApr 13, 2025

Duration51:45

Views2K

LocationKent County, United States

Offshore EmergenciesPrioritize offshore safety by ranking potential emergencies by probability and severity to guide vessel maintenance and preparation.Mar 30, 2025

PublishedMar 30, 2025

Duration33:33

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Entering an Unfamiliar MarinaResearch marina layouts, confirm slip dimensions, and maintain a plan to abort arrivals at unfamiliar docks.Mar 10, 2025

PublishedMar 10, 2025

Duration34:22

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Surviving Summer SquallsAn Island Packet 40 manages 50-knot summer squalls by maintaining sail control and monitoring radar from the west.Feb 28, 2025

PublishedFeb 28, 2025

Duration41:24

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Teamwork and SeamanshipA 66-foot sailboat lost control in the Gulf Stream after the skipper failed to reef early.Feb 19, 2025

PublishedFeb 19, 2025

Duration34:05

Views2K

Creating a PDF Navigation ChartNOAA Custom Chart generates a printable PDF nautical chart for Cape Cod Bay at any scale.Dec 10, 2024

PublishedDec 10, 2024

Duration6:25

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Paper Navigation Charts- Webinar VideoNOAA's Custom Chart app replaces classic PDF charts; Buxmont prints full-size color charts for $12.Dec 8, 2024

PublishedDec 8, 2024

Duration2:14:00

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Paper charts are not going away!!NOAA's free Custom Chart app lets mariners print current paper charts on demand.Nov 27, 2024

PublishedNov 27, 2024

Duration3:17

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MOB RecoveryThe video contains no actionable information regarding MOB recovery procedures or sailing techniques.Oct 28, 2024

PublishedOct 28, 2024

Duration0:32

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Delmarva SailingA starboard valve is mentioned in passing without further technical context or location data.Oct 27, 2024 · New Church, United States

PublishedOct 27, 2024

Duration0:15

Views1K

LocationNew Church, United States

Mainsail Traveler AdjustmentsThe traveler allows independent control of mainsail angle of attack and sail twist on cruising sailboats.Oct 18, 2024

PublishedOct 18, 2024

Duration9:29

Views77K

Speedo CalibrationNavigator's paddlewheel read 15% high; a Chester River calibration run corrected it to a factor of 0.855.Sep 14, 2024 · Kent County, United States

PublishedSep 14, 2024

Duration12:56

Views2K

LocationKent County, United States

Steer Clear!Broken steel stumps at Cape Charles City light 1CC went unreported in Coast Guard notices until after a near-miss.Aug 28, 2024 · Northampton County, United States

PublishedAug 28, 2024

Duration11:40

Views3K

LocationNorthampton County, United States

Docking BridleJul 24, 2023

PublishedJul 24, 2023

Duration9:39

Views43K

Fire Webinar 2023Feb 19, 2023

PublishedFeb 19, 2023

Duration1:18:01

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Electronic Navigation Basics ASA 105Mar 30, 2022

PublishedMar 30, 2022

Duration25:49

Views40K

Celestial Navigation: Sun Shot Calculation; ASA 107 SkillsFeb 23, 2022

PublishedFeb 23, 2022

Duration57:42

Views17K

Protractor Triangle for Paper Chart PlottingDec 7, 2020

PublishedDec 7, 2020

Duration15:18

Views31K

Navigation Preparations for an Advanced Coastal CruiseSep 11, 2020

PublishedSep 11, 2020

Duration35:37

Views61K

Weather Images and Text via SSB RadioRetrieve offshore weather graphics and text forecasts using an SSB radio, a laptop, and NOAA email requests.Aug 5, 2020

PublishedAug 5, 2020

Duration28:47

Views7K

Learning to Sail a Cruising BoatThe Maryland School of Sailing recommends ASA 101, 103, and 104 for students pursuing bareboat charter certification.Apr 27, 2020

PublishedApr 27, 2020

Duration8:46

Views6K

Radar Plotting for Collision AvoidanceMar 1, 2019

PublishedMar 1, 2019

Duration10:59

Views35K

DELMARVA Circumnavigation 2018Jan 16, 2019

PublishedJan 16, 2019

Duration21:38

Views8K

Buoys & BeaconsJul 20, 2018

PublishedJul 20, 2018

Duration50:43

Views13K

TVMDC RulesUse the TVMDC table to convert between true, magnetic, and compass bearings by adding west or subtracting east.Jan 18, 2018

PublishedJan 18, 2018

Duration2:24

Views20K

Compass Calibration- The Easy WaySep 28, 2017

PublishedSep 28, 2017

Duration38:38

Views44K

Weather Forecast Downloads Part 1- OverviewFeb 20, 2017

PublishedFeb 20, 2017

Duration1:30:04

Views21K

Lee Shore DistancesAug 21, 2016

PublishedAug 21, 2016

Duration20:38

Views20K

Intracoastal Waterway NavAid MarkingsJul 16, 2016

PublishedJul 16, 2016

Duration5:32

Views59K

Paper and Pencil Navigation- An Essential SkillJul 9, 2016

PublishedJul 9, 2016

Duration17:23

Views13K

Norfolk to Bermuda Cruise- Video ClipsA 28-foot Bristol Channel Cutter reduces sail to a scrap to manage 40-knot gale conditions toward Bermuda.Jun 27, 2016 · North Atlantic Ocean, between Norfolk and Bermuda

PublishedJun 27, 2016

Duration6:23

Views14K

LocationNorth Atlantic Ocean, between Norfolk and Bermuda

Gybe ControlJan 2, 2016

PublishedJan 2, 2016

Duration31:52

Views350K

A Perfect Cleat HitchDec 6, 2015

PublishedDec 6, 2015

Duration10:47

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Trans Atlantic Cruise ReportNov 22, 2015

PublishedNov 22, 2015

Duration1:31:24

Views31K

Winch Handling TechniquesNov 20, 2015

PublishedNov 20, 2015

Duration11:45

Views145K

No-Panic Docking ClassAug 7, 2015

PublishedAug 7, 2015

Duration3:29

Views126K

Trans Atlantic Video 2014Dec 14, 2014

PublishedDec 14, 2014

Duration12:52

Views14K

Trans Atlantic CruiseOct 28, 2014

PublishedOct 28, 2014

Duration5:29

Views5K

Storm Tactics & Sea Anchor 2Mar 14, 2014

PublishedMar 14, 2014

Duration1:28:18

Views229K

Celestial Navigation at Sea; ASA 107 SkillsJan 24, 2014

PublishedJan 24, 2014

Duration1:15:33

Views136K

Caribbean Sailing with Maryland School of SailingAug 18, 2013

PublishedAug 18, 2013

Duration1:47

Views26K

A Serious School for Serious SailorsJul 24, 2013

PublishedJul 24, 2013

Duration1:43

Views51K

Weather for SailorsJul 21, 2013

PublishedJul 21, 2013

Duration1:32:09

Views92K

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