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En este canal se publica material didáctico sobre navegación de altura, trimado avanzado de las velas, meteorología, navegación, maniobras de puerto y comunicaciones VHF, con el objetivo de formar navegantes de altura aptos al mando de veleros. Los cursos prácticos de navegación se imparten con salidas desde Alicante. Los cursos principales son los siguientes. 1) Cursos de navegación de altura (d…

Bilbao, Spain· May 2026

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The genoa sheet car (Again!)Adjusting the genoa sheet car position controls sail twist and foot tension to optimize performance and depower.Sep 27, 2026

PublishedSep 27, 2026

Duration12:58

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The function of the centerboardA sailboat’s upwind performance relies on the centerboard to generate lift and counteract lateral wind forces.Aug 31, 2026

PublishedAug 31, 2026

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Marinas and Yacht Clubs: ProceduresMarina de Ibiza nightly rates jump from €60 in winter to €400 in July for a 46-ft boat.Aug 3, 2026

PublishedAug 3, 2026

Duration26:50

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The 10 most common mistakes when docking a boatSuccessful docking requires minimal speed, pre-planned fender placement, and the willingness to abort failed maneuvers early.Jun 26, 2026

PublishedJun 26, 2026

Duration17:56

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Anchoring: wave diffractionWave diffraction bends swell around headlands into anchorages that Windy and Navili show as protected.Jun 16, 2026

PublishedJun 16, 2026

Duration12:12

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ORIOL STAR: Interior WalkthroughOriol Star's pre-departure walkthrough covers the Volvo 55 engine, bilge pumps, AIS, and heads procedure.Jun 9, 2026

PublishedJun 9, 2026

Duration20:38

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Anchoring and peculiaritiesDeploy a mizzen or backstay steadying sail to prevent a vessel from oscillating while anchored in gusts.May 14, 2026

PublishedMay 14, 2026

Duration12:49

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Port Maneuvers - Boat Class 3A Basque-language sailing course covers port maneuver fundamentals, including propeller walk and abort decisions.May 7, 2026 · Bilbao, Spain

PublishedMay 7, 2026

Duration1:37:09

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LocationBilbao, Spain

Buoy Capture - Boat Class 2Mooring buoy capture technique: approach into current or wind to hold SOG zero at the buoy.May 3, 2026

PublishedMay 3, 2026

Duration17:15

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Hombre al Agua - Clase en barco 1The Royal Yachting Association heave-to method applied step by step for man-overboard recovery on a 14-meter sailboat.Apr 26, 2026

PublishedApr 26, 2026

Duration37:48

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True, magnetic, and compass headingsPER and Patrón de IATE exam prep: converting compass, magnetic, and true headings with sign rules.Apr 23, 2026

PublishedApr 23, 2026

Duration15:15

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To steer the shipMaintain a steady course by using horizon references and applying minimal, anticipatory rudder movements to counteract heeling.Apr 7, 2026

PublishedApr 7, 2026

Duration12:33

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What are COG and SOG?COG and SOG are GPS readings for effective course and speed over the seabed, leeway and current included.Mar 6, 2026

PublishedMar 6, 2026

Duration6:32

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The counter and the balanceTightening the boom vang on downwind headings reduces mainsail twist and prevents resonant rolling in heavy seas.Feb 13, 2026

PublishedFeb 13, 2026

Duration12:18

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Delay and RoundingDemora versus marcación: the formula linking magnetic bearing, heading, and relative bearing on recreational boats.Jan 22, 2026

PublishedJan 22, 2026

Duration5:35

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Is the "traveler" necessary?The traveler allows independent control of boom position and sail twist, particularly when sailing upwind.Jan 6, 2026

PublishedJan 6, 2026

Duration11:37

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The traveler: this unknownThe traveler adjusts mainsail position when close-hauled, allowing the mainsheet to focus exclusively on controlling sail twist.Dec 18, 2025

PublishedDec 18, 2025

Duration16:08

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Right of way between sailboats: Rule 12 and special case 12 III explainedCOLREGS Rule 12 uses mainsail position, not wind direction, to assign right-of-way between sailboats.Dec 4, 2025

PublishedDec 4, 2025

Duration6:19

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Right of way between sailboats: 5 cases where many make mistakesThe mainsail's position determines a sailboat's tack for COLREGs compliance, even when sailing wing-on-wing.Nov 30, 2025

PublishedNov 30, 2025

Duration11:48

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Windward and leewardFetch, lee shores, and the Latin roots of *barlovento* and *sotavento* explained.Nov 18, 2025

PublishedNov 18, 2025

Duration6:49

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Sail twist and apparent windSail twist aligns the mainsail with the vertical gradient of apparent wind to maximize aerodynamic efficiency.Nov 16, 2025

PublishedNov 16, 2025

Duration6:38

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Origin of the words: bow, stern, bowspritFrench *amure*, a tack-fixing line, is the true root of the sailing term "amura.Nov 14, 2025

PublishedNov 14, 2025

Duration4:19

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Origin of the words Port and StarboardStarboard" and "port" both trace to Old Norse *styribordi* and Viking steering-oar design.Nov 9, 2025

PublishedNov 9, 2025

Duration2:44

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Storms: lightning and probability of impactA 14-meter sailboat faces a 0.125% to 1.2% probability of a lightning strike depending on storm intensity.Nov 7, 2025

PublishedNov 7, 2025

Duration17:19

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StormsAssess wind direction relative to the coast and ensure vessel reliability before navigating in storm conditions.Oct 22, 2025 · Dénia, Spain

PublishedOct 22, 2025

Duration15:19

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LocationDénia, Spain

Gybing and tacking (practice)A sailing instructor drills crew on Genoa timing and mainsail centering to prevent a forestay wrap during gybes.Oct 10, 2025

PublishedOct 10, 2025

Duration4:32

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Leech-twist relationshipAdjusting mainsail twist requires the mainsheet for upwind sailing and the boom vang for reaching points.Aug 19, 2025

PublishedAug 19, 2025

Duration17:06

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"Donkey ears" sailingDead-downwind sailing with a poled-out genoa holds 5.4 knots in just 11 knots of wind.Jun 17, 2025

PublishedJun 17, 2025

Duration1:47

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Stern-to berthingStern-to-side berthing uses a stern line and forward engine power to pull a boat against the dock.May 30, 2025

PublishedMay 30, 2025

Duration12:55

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Alongside dockingSide berthing requires selecting the docking side based on the propeller walk effect during reverse gear.May 25, 2025

PublishedMay 25, 2025

Duration7:12

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"Heading Up"Use a bow spring line and controlled rudder input to pivot a boat away from a dock.Apr 8, 2025

PublishedApr 8, 2025

Duration9:50

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Stern-to mooringStern berthing in narrow channels requires minimal speed and accounting for the delay in rudder effectiveness.Apr 2, 2025

PublishedApr 2, 2025

Duration11:42

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EBL: Electronic Bearing LineRadar EBL use between Torrevieja and Alicante identifies constant-bearing contacts as collision risks.Mar 10, 2025 · between Torrevieja and Alicante, Spain

PublishedMar 10, 2025

Duration1:02

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Locationbetween Torrevieja and Alicante, Spain

The gennakerA gennaker provides increased power on reaches and is best managed using a snuffer sock for cruising.Feb 9, 2025

PublishedFeb 9, 2025

Duration19:32

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Lenticular cloudsLenticular clouds over the sea signal violent, gusty wind from mountain-disturbed airflow on the coast.Jan 18, 2025

PublishedJan 18, 2025

Duration6:47

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The MorseThe Morse lever's two detent positions — minimum forward and minimum reverse — explained for sailboat engine control.Jan 11, 2025

PublishedJan 11, 2025

Duration1:00

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Reefing in Genoa styleDec 24, 2024

PublishedDec 24, 2024

Duration10:20

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VHF call by DSC (practical example)DSC radio calls use channel 70 to automatically switch both vessels to a designated working channel.Dec 15, 2024

PublishedDec 15, 2024

Duration8:59

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VHF call to coast station (second example)The vessel Oriol Star requests a weather forecast from Ibiza Radio using standard VHF radio protocols.Dec 13, 2024 · off the coast of Cabo de la Nau, Spain

PublishedDec 13, 2024

Duration9:00

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Locationoff the coast of Cabo de la Nau, Spain

VHF radio call to another boatOriol Star demonstrates a routine VHF radio check with Tiburón 2 using channel 16 and channel 72.Dec 11, 2024

PublishedDec 11, 2024

Duration6:37

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Weather ApplicationsPrioritize the ECMWF weather model in apps like Windy or PredictWind for the most accurate passage planning.Nov 29, 2024

PublishedNov 29, 2024

Duration16:10

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The cleat hitchThe cleat hitch requires a full turn around the base before crossing to prevent line jamming.Nov 8, 2024

PublishedNov 8, 2024

Duration7:56

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SeasicknessAfter 70,000 miles, one skipper details why Biodramina and a bunk beat every cockpit remedy.Sep 29, 2024

PublishedSep 29, 2024

Duration15:19

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The helmsman and the points of sailMaximize VMG by adjusting the heading to keep telltales parallel when sailing within the no-go zone.Sep 18, 2024

PublishedSep 18, 2024

Duration14:30

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DANA StormA downburst at Formentera hit 60-plus knots on 14 August, wrecking dozens of anchored boats on a lee shore.Sep 1, 2024 · Formentera, Spain

PublishedSep 1, 2024

Duration14:18

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LocationFormentera, Spain

Tips for leaving portPerform pre-departure engine and rigging checks, including a five-year replacement cycle for the forestay, to ensure safety.Jul 5, 2024

PublishedJul 5, 2024

Duration17:52

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Changing side at the dockUse a stern spring line to pivot a boat 180 degrees within a narrow channel at Marina de Alicante.Jun 3, 2024

PublishedJun 3, 2024

Duration7:16

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Test 2 - Basic Knowledge 3Managing heavy weather, COLREGs compliance, and anchoring scope ratios for offshore sailing safety and vessel control.May 3, 2024

PublishedMay 3, 2024

Duration19:24

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Test 2 - Basic Knowledge 2Proper handling of galley oil fires, vessel stability curves, and celestial navigation techniques for offshore emergency situations.May 2, 2024

PublishedMay 2, 2024

Duration44:38

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Test 2 - Basic Knowledge 1Crossing the Canal de Ibiza in near-zero fog visibility: radar, AIS, and MOB procedure explained.May 1, 2024

PublishedMay 1, 2024

Duration41:40

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Test 1 - Sail TrimA technical breakdown of sail trim principles explains how genoa car position, halyard tension, and outhaul settings affect performance.Apr 8, 2024

PublishedApr 8, 2024

Duration31:29

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Points of sail and heeling: part two.Adjusting the angle of attack relative to the wind determines the lift, drag, and heeling force.Mar 28, 2024

PublishedMar 28, 2024

Duration13:00

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Courses and HeelingMaximum heel occurs close-hauled, not on a beam reach, because apparent wind peaks on that heading.Mar 19, 2024

PublishedMar 19, 2024

Duration5:45

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Astronomical calculations (Lesson 6)Celestial navigation relies on the Nautical Almanac to determine declination and hour angles for position line calculations.Feb 4, 2024

PublishedFeb 4, 2024

Duration7:45

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Man Overboard (MOB)The heave-to maneuver stops a sailboat's forward momentum instantly to facilitate a person overboard recovery.Feb 2, 2024

PublishedFeb 2, 2024

Duration15:56

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Astronomical calculations (Lesson 5)Celestial navigation uses spherical trigonometry and intercept lines to determine position without relying on electronic systems.Jan 30, 2024

PublishedJan 30, 2024

Duration1:01:51

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The Pairo: commentsJan 5, 2024

PublishedJan 5, 2024

Duration14:27

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The boom vang on downwind points of sailDec 28, 2023

PublishedDec 28, 2023

Duration9:19

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Night navigation: considerationsDec 24, 2023

PublishedDec 24, 2023

Duration13:48

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Bad weather navigation: suggestionsNov 27, 2023

PublishedNov 27, 2023

Duration14:37

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