Leon Schulz, Reginasailing

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor Leon answers questions around boats, equipment & navigation while enjoying Coastal, Offshore and Ocean sailing in safety, comfort and style. Thanks to an engineering background and 80,000+ miles of experience, even complex subjects, such as celestial navigation, are explained in a hands-on, easy to understand way. Sailing Hallberg-Rassy 46 "Regina Laska"

Azores· Aug 2026

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John Neal and Leon Schulz on Regina Laska in the Azores.John Neal, 430,000 miles and nearly 2,000 offshore students, sails between São Jorge and Terceira aboard Regina Laska.Aug 16, 2026 · Azores

PublishedAug 16, 2026

Duration5:19

Views312

LocationAzores

Engine Room SafetyA Hallberg-Rassy 46 coded for Category 1 offshore sailing demonstrates engine room fire, flooding, and vibration controls.Jun 5, 2026

PublishedJun 5, 2026

Duration4:40

Views762

Stuck Trudesign Valves during MCA Inspection and solutionA seized Trudesign toilet through-hull on a Hallberg-Rassy 46 freed with a rubber mallet during an MCA inspection.May 26, 2026

PublishedMay 26, 2026

Duration2:42

Views934

IMRAY or Reeds Almanac?Reeds vs. Imray Cruising Almanac compared passage-planning Raz de Sein to Audierne, with tidal coefficients and chart clarity tested.Apr 27, 2026 · Brest, France

PublishedApr 27, 2026

Duration22:11

Views1K

LocationBrest, France

15 years RYA Sail Training with ReginasailingLeon Schulz's Reginasailing marks 15 years of RYA training, from dockside slip lines to Atlantic sun sights.Jan 14, 2026 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedJan 14, 2026

Duration26:47

Views1K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

RYA sailing training in GermanyLeon Schulz explains the RYA Yachtmaster pathway and how it differs from Germany's SKS system.Nov 5, 2025 · Vogtei, Germany

PublishedNov 5, 2025

Duration43:21

Views831

LocationVogtei, Germany

Seldén Furling Mainsail Part 4 (4): Manual Emergency FurlingA Seldén in-mast furling mainsail can be hand-cranked or drill-driven when the electric motor fails.Oct 29, 2025

PublishedOct 29, 2025

Duration4:44

Views4K

Seldén Furling Mainsail Part 3 (4): Furling the Main SailSeldén in-mast furling on a Hallberg-Rassy 46: outhaul, battens, and boom control step by step.Oct 19, 2025

PublishedOct 19, 2025

Duration2:33

Views3K

Seldén Furling Mainsail Part 2 (4): Unfurling the mainsailLeon Schulz demonstrates the manual synchronization of electric furling and outhaul winches on a Hallberg-Rassy 46.Oct 10, 2025 · Horta (Conceição), Portugal

PublishedOct 10, 2025

Duration6:10

Views7K

LocationHorta (Conceição), Portugal

Outlook for RYA theory courses, webinars and boat show gatherings winter 2025/6Leon Schulz announces RYA theory courses in Malta and Yachtmaster Ocean examining duties for winter 2025/26.Oct 7, 2025 · A Coruña, Spain

PublishedOct 7, 2025

Duration2:03

Views554

LocationA Coruña, Spain

Seldén Furling Mainsail Part 1 (4): The principlesMaintain a straight mast and a boom angle slightly under 90 degrees for reliable in-mast furling operation.Oct 1, 2025

PublishedOct 1, 2025

Duration4:55

Views16K

Sailing through an Atlantic Cold Front from the Azores to GaliciaLeon Schulz tracks a cold front from the Azores to Galicia using PredictWind and Starlink satellite data.Sep 9, 2025 · North Atlantic Ocean

PublishedSep 9, 2025

Duration11:31

Views10K

LocationNorth Atlantic Ocean

Hallberg-Rassy 43 and 46 sailing side by sideThe video contains no substantive information regarding the Hallberg-Rassy 43 or 46.May 26, 2025

PublishedMay 26, 2025

Duration0:47

Views4K

Swinging and calibrating your CompassA Kassnerst & Platt compass is swung and trimmed to a 3-degree maximum deviation using a Furuno SC33 as reference.Apr 15, 2025

PublishedApr 15, 2025

Duration10:17

Views7K

Celestial Theory Part 8a: How to determine your Local Hour Angle (LHA) in celestial NavigationAdjusting your assumed longitude ensures a whole-degree Local Hour Angle for use with sight reduction tables.Mar 28, 2025 · Żabbar, Malta

PublishedMar 28, 2025

Duration13:32

Views2K

LocationŻabbar, Malta

Leon explains: Warmfront, Coldfront, FogAdvection fog, veering winds, and a 999 hPa low: how Northern European warm and cold fronts affect sailors.Jan 30, 2025 · Attard, Malta

PublishedJan 30, 2025

Duration37:54

Views962

LocationAttard, Malta

Leon Explains: Sources of weather forecastsPredictWind offers high-resolution modeling and comfort-factor analysis for planning coastal passages and selecting secure anchorages.Jan 22, 2025 · Mġarr, Malta

PublishedJan 22, 2025

Duration24:00

Views754

LocationMġarr, Malta

Part 5 LED light as an investmentLeon Schulz argues LED cabin lighting raises resale value and keeps family willing to sail.Jan 10, 2025

PublishedJan 10, 2025

Duration1:20

Views345

Part 4 Functional light with LED, BåtsystemBåtsystem LED replaces halogen deck and engine-room lights for all-night, low-draw use.Dec 30, 2024

PublishedDec 30, 2024

Duration2:27

Views388

Part 3 Highlight details with LED spot illuminationLeon uses a dimmer and LED spots to create zone-by-zone lighting aboard Regina.Dec 22, 2024

PublishedDec 22, 2024

Duration1:14

Views194

Part 2 Create atmosphere with LED, BåtsystemBåtsystem LEDs at CRI 94 render mahogany woodwork in accurate warm tones below decks.Dec 13, 2024

PublishedDec 13, 2024

Duration3:23

Views274

Part 1 Create space with LED, BåtsystemBåtsystem LED tape strips add 50–60 cm of perceived width to a sailboat interior.Dec 10, 2024

PublishedDec 10, 2024

Duration3:37

Views579

How to make a light planBoatsystems' planning sheet guides a Hallberg-Rassy 46 LED lighting layout across five cabin zones.Dec 9, 2024

PublishedDec 9, 2024

Duration4:21

Views712

Magic Carpet 3 Light PreviewThe crew of Magic Carpet designed an interior lighting plan using LED strips and spotlights from Boat System.Dec 9, 2024

PublishedDec 9, 2024

Duration6:55

Views452

Magic Carpet thinks of onboard lightingLeon meets with Batsystem to design Magic Carpet's interior and exterior lighting plan.Dec 9, 2024

PublishedDec 9, 2024

Duration0:40

Views171

Leon explains: How to avoid cuts and burns in the galleyLeon Schulz uses a magnetic electric kettle and a slotted cutting board to prevent galley burns and cuts.Nov 16, 2024

PublishedNov 16, 2024

Duration4:03

Views707

Celestial Navigation: A Cockpit Conversation with RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor LeonLeon Schulz teaches the Sight Reduction Table method for GPS-free ocean navigation using a sextant.Oct 27, 2024

PublishedOct 27, 2024

Duration22:29

Views2K

Demasting and entering the boat yard shedThe video contains no technical or procedural information regarding boat maintenance or yard operations.Oct 12, 2024

PublishedOct 12, 2024

Duration2:23

Views2K

Leon explains: Improvements to cook at seaLeon Schulz fits a GNS stove with CookVision pots and a custom GRP tray for safe cooking at sea.Oct 7, 2024

PublishedOct 7, 2024

Duration4:23

Views848

Sailing in SwedenBow-in mooring with a Bruce stern anchor is the standard technique for Sweden's skerries.Sep 24, 2024 · Herräng, Sweden

PublishedSep 24, 2024

Duration7:45

Views1K

LocationHerräng, Sweden

Leon explains: Personal Marine Emergency Transmitter (PLB) ideal when adventuring in a small boatJotron's 150-gram PLB sends GPS position to the MRCC with no subscription fee.Sep 16, 2024

PublishedSep 16, 2024

Duration3:10

Views575

Which type of boat for which area?Selecting a sailboat requires balancing intended cruising grounds against technical metrics like the Comfort Ratio and AVS.Sep 7, 2024

PublishedSep 7, 2024

Duration21:07

Views697

Sailing in the Bay of Biscay and night sailing plansLeon Schulz explains the Bay of Biscay's lee-shore hazard between La Rochelle and the Spanish border.Aug 30, 2024 · Santander, Spain

PublishedAug 30, 2024

Duration8:21

Views291

LocationSantander, Spain

Leon explains: Preventer on a sail boatLeon Schulz's two-sided Dyneema preventer routes from boom end to cockpit Spinlock clutch on a Hallberg-Rassy 46.Aug 25, 2024

PublishedAug 25, 2024

Duration5:52

Views13K

Leon explains: Why use celestial navigation when sailingLeon Schulz carries a sextant on every offshore passage after 80,000 miles at sea.Aug 15, 2024

PublishedAug 15, 2024

Duration2:10

Views1K

Leon explains: The principles of celestial navigation in under 3 minutesLeon Schulz walks through sextant sight reduction from assumed position to two-line fix.Aug 15, 2024

PublishedAug 15, 2024

Duration2:56

Views3K

Leon explains: 5 good reasons to carry an EPIRB on a sailing boatLeon Schulz gives 5 reasons to carry an EPIRB, citing GMDSS gaps and the Hammar H20 hydrostatic release.Jul 25, 2024

PublishedJul 25, 2024

Duration1:55

Views813

Boat blessings, boats, cruising areas, fear, anchoring, sailing with children, and much moreRYA Yachtmaster Ocean instructor Leon Schulz covers boat selection, bluewater definitions, and managing fear at sea.Jul 22, 2024 · Langeland Municipality, Denmark

PublishedJul 22, 2024

Duration46:59

Views431

LocationLangeland Municipality, Denmark

Leon explains: Future of Paper Charts when planning a sailing passageLeon Schulz explains why paper charts remain essential for passage planning alongside electronic navigation and pilot books.Jun 4, 2024 · Guerlédan, France

PublishedJun 4, 2024

Duration10:34

Views1K

LocationGuerlédan, France

Leon explains: EPIRB and its Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU)The Jotron Drone 60 GPS EPIRB's H20 HRU requires a new plastic bolt from Jotron every two years.May 28, 2024

PublishedMay 28, 2024

Duration6:01

Views2K

Leon explains: EPIRBs on sailing boatsThe Jotron Tron 60 AIS uses satellite positioning and RLS to confirm distress signals are received.May 27, 2024 · Guerlédan, France

PublishedMay 27, 2024

Duration8:55

Views1K

LocationGuerlédan, France

Leon explains: Navigation and Communication thoughtsLeon Schulz uses TimeZero software and Furuno radar for navigation aboard his boat, Regina Laska.May 25, 2024 · Guerlédan, France

PublishedMay 25, 2024

Duration5:41

Views2K

LocationGuerlédan, France

Leon explains: "Spronging off" a dockLeon Schulz demonstrates the "Basti" stern-line pivot to depart a dock without bow thrusters.May 13, 2024

PublishedMay 13, 2024

Duration4:15

Views11K

Leon explains: Leaving dock diagonally using the bow thrusterLeon Schulz uses Regina's bow thruster and a midship spring to exit a dock diagonally.May 8, 2024

PublishedMay 8, 2024

Duration1:58

Views15K

Crossing the Bay of Biscay in gale-force headwindsThe video contains no information regarding the Bay of Biscay or sailing conditions.Apr 23, 2024 · Bay of Biscay

PublishedApr 23, 2024

Duration1:01

Views1K

LocationBay of Biscay

Leon explains: Mediterranean Mooring stern-to in MaltaPro Sailing Malta demonstrates stern-to Mediterranean mooring with a windward-first line sequence.Mar 28, 2024 · Mġarr, Malta

PublishedMar 28, 2024

Duration3:31

Views40K

LocationMġarr, Malta

Azores - CascaisA crew completes the first half of an Atlantic Ocean crossing while sailing toward the mainland.Feb 23, 2024 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedFeb 23, 2024

Duration2:41

Views370

LocationAtlantic Ocean

First blue water sailing from the Azores to PortugalA crew completes an 874-nautical-mile Atlantic passage from the Azores to Portugal in five days.Feb 23, 2024 · North Atlantic Ocean, between the Azores and Portugal

PublishedFeb 23, 2024

Duration13:30

Views2K

LocationNorth Atlantic Ocean, between the Azores and Portugal

Leon explains: Mooring alongside with engine and springJan 31, 2024

PublishedJan 31, 2024

Duration0:46

Views3K

Inspiring Ocean Sailing navigating by SextantNov 28, 2023

PublishedNov 28, 2023

Duration4:07

Views543

1 The NeedlesNov 7, 2023

PublishedNov 7, 2023

Duration0:32

Views559

Entrance Belle IlesNov 7, 2023

PublishedNov 7, 2023

Duration0:25

Views196

Bialetti Moka morning in Ponta Delgada, AzoresAug 24, 2023

PublishedAug 24, 2023

Duration0:40

Views243

Diving with Sting-Rays with Deep Blue Azores in Angra do Heroismo, Terceira, AzoresAug 8, 2023

PublishedAug 8, 2023

Duration0:09

Views137

Tides Part 4: Handle Currents in StyleAug 2, 2023

PublishedAug 2, 2023

Duration33:37

Views1K

Tides Part 5: Tidal Anchoring in StyleLeon Schulz demonstrates a tidal calculation template to prevent grounding and anchor drag in tidal anchorages.Aug 2, 2023 · Le Palais, France

PublishedAug 2, 2023

Duration6:43

Views1K

LocationLe Palais, France

Tides Part 3: Secondary Port Calculation in StyleAug 2, 2023

PublishedAug 2, 2023

Duration43:04

Views1K

Tides Part 2: Using Charts and Books in StyleAug 2, 2023

PublishedAug 2, 2023

Duration28:45

Views875

Tides Part 1: Tidal Introduction in StyleStrategic timing of tidal currents in the English Channel can provide up to 12 hours of favorable flow.Aug 2, 2023 · Praia da Vitória, Portugal

PublishedAug 2, 2023

Duration34:44

Views1K

LocationPraia da Vitória, Portugal

Dinghy sailing while at anchorJul 23, 2023

PublishedJul 23, 2023

Duration1:49

Views223

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