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…

Lance Aux Epines, Grenada· Aug 2026

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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.16 Sept 2026

Published16 Sept 2026

Duration53:58

Views1K

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.5 Aug 2026

Published5 Aug 2026

Duration57:26

Views356

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

Published2 Aug 2026

Duration54:47

Views466

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

Published2 Aug 2026

Duration46:46

Views248

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.1 Aug 2026 · Lance Aux Epines, Grenada

Published1 Aug 2026

Duration47:14

Views360

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.31 Jul 2026

Published31 Jul 2026

Duration44:02

Views268

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

Published6 May 2026

Duration48:38

Views773

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

Published11 Apr 2026

Duration45:52

Views608

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

Published23 Jan 2026

Duration47:12

Views640

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

Published19 Nov 2025

Duration50:01

Views758

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

Published18 Oct 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 1095.17 Sept 2025

Published17 Sept 2025

Duration52:15

Views1K

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

Published12 Sept 2025

Duration42:10

Views642

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

Published19 Jul 2025

Duration52:34

Views599

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

Published10 Jun 2025

Duration1:03:05

Views767

Navigation Online Study Options for Winter 2026Maryland School of Sailing offers ASA 105 and ASA 107 online courses starting January 2026.24 May 2025

Published24 May 2025

Duration9:00

Views922

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

Published19 May 2025

Duration46:08

Views954

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

Published13 Apr 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.30 Mar 2025

Published30 Mar 2025

Duration33:33

Views872

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

Published10 Mar 2025

Duration34:22

Views2K

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

Published28 Feb 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.19 Feb 2025

Published19 Feb 2025

Duration34:05

Views2K

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

Published10 Dec 2024

Duration6:25

Views2K

Paper Navigation Charts- Webinar VideoNOAA's Custom Chart app replaces classic PDF charts; Buxmont prints full-size color charts for $12.8 Dec 2024

Published8 Dec 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.27 Nov 2024

Published27 Nov 2024

Duration3:17

Views1K

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

Published28 Oct 2024

Duration0:32

Views2K

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

Published27 Oct 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.18 Oct 2024

Published18 Oct 2024

Duration9:29

Views82K

Speedo CalibrationNavigator's paddlewheel read 15% high; a Chester River calibration run corrected it to a factor of 0.855.14 Sept 2024 · Kent County, United States

Published14 Sept 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.28 Aug 2024 · Northampton County, United States

Published28 Aug 2024

Duration11:40

Views3K

LocationNorthampton County, United States

Docking BridleA 50-foot docking bridle uses a midship spring line to pull a 40-foot sailboat against the dock.24 Jul 2023

Published24 Jul 2023

Duration9:39

Views43K

Fire Webinar 202319 Feb 2023

Published19 Feb 2023

Duration1:18:01

Views2K

Electronic Navigation Basics ASA 10530 Mar 2022

Published30 Mar 2022

Duration25:49

Views40K

Celestial Navigation: Sun Shot Calculation; ASA 107 Skills23 Feb 2022

Published23 Feb 2022

Duration57:42

Views17K

Protractor Triangle for Paper Chart Plotting7 Dec 2020

Published7 Dec 2020

Duration15:18

Views31K

Navigation Preparations for an Advanced Coastal Cruise11 Sept 2020

Published11 Sept 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.5 Aug 2020

Published5 Aug 2020

Duration28:47

Views8K

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

Published27 Apr 2020

Duration8:46

Views6K

Radar Plotting for Collision Avoidance1 Mar 2019

Published1 Mar 2019

Duration10:59

Views35K

DELMARVA Circumnavigation 201816 Jan 2019

Published16 Jan 2019

Duration21:38

Views8K

Buoys & Beacons20 Jul 2018

Published20 Jul 2018

Duration50:43

Views13K

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

Published18 Jan 2018

Duration2:24

Views20K

Compass Calibration- The Easy Way28 Sept 2017

Published28 Sept 2017

Duration38:38

Views44K

Weather Forecast Downloads Part 1- Overview20 Feb 2017

Published20 Feb 2017

Duration1:30:04

Views21K

Lee Shore Distances21 Aug 2016

Published21 Aug 2016

Duration20:38

Views20K

Intracoastal Waterway NavAid Markings16 Jul 2016

Published16 Jul 2016

Duration5:32

Views59K

Paper and Pencil Navigation- An Essential Skill9 Jul 2016

Published9 Jul 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.27 Jun 2016 · North Atlantic Ocean, between Norfolk and Bermuda

Published27 Jun 2016

Duration6:23

Views14K

LocationNorth Atlantic Ocean, between Norfolk and Bermuda

Gybe Control2 Jan 2016

Published2 Jan 2016

Duration31:52

Views352K

A Perfect Cleat Hitch6 Dec 2015

Published6 Dec 2015

Duration10:47

Views4.2M

Trans Atlantic Cruise Report22 Nov 2015

Published22 Nov 2015

Duration1:31:24

Views31K

Winch Handling Techniques20 Nov 2015

Published20 Nov 2015

Duration11:45

Views145K

No-Panic Docking Class7 Aug 2015

Published7 Aug 2015

Duration3:29

Views126K

Trans Atlantic Video 201414 Dec 2014

Published14 Dec 2014

Duration12:52

Views14K

Trans Atlantic Cruise28 Oct 2014

Published28 Oct 2014

Duration5:29

Views5K

Storm Tactics & Sea Anchor 214 Mar 2014

Published14 Mar 2014

Duration1:28:18

Views229K

Celestial Navigation at Sea; ASA 107 Skills24 Jan 2014

Published24 Jan 2014

Duration1:15:33

Views136K

Caribbean Sailing with Maryland School of Sailing18 Aug 2013

Published18 Aug 2013

Duration1:47

Views26K

A Serious School for Serious Sailors24 Jul 2013

Published24 Jul 2013

Duration1:43

Views51K

Weather for Sailors21 Jul 2013

Published21 Jul 2013

Duration1:32:09

Views92K

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