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.16 Aug 2026 · Azores

Published16 Aug 2026

Duration5:19

Views340

LocationAzores

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

Published5 Jun 2026

Duration4:40

Views783

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.26 May 2026

Published26 May 2026

Duration2:42

Views967

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

Published27 Apr 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.14 Jan 2026 · Atlantic Ocean

Published14 Jan 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.5 Nov 2025 · Vogtei, Germany

Published5 Nov 2025

Duration43:21

Views864

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.29 Oct 2025

Published29 Oct 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.19 Oct 2025

Published19 Oct 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 46.10 Oct 2025 · Horta (Conceição), Portugal

Published10 Oct 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 2025/26.7 Oct 2025 · A Coruña, Spain

Published7 Oct 2025

Duration2:03

Views556

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.1 Oct 2025

Published1 Oct 2025

Duration4:55

Views17K

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.9 Sept 2025 · North Atlantic Ocean

Published9 Sept 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 46.26 May 2025

Published26 May 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.15 Apr 2025

Published15 Apr 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.28 Mar 2025 · Żabbar, Malta

Published28 Mar 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.30 Jan 2025 · Attard, Malta

Published30 Jan 2025

Duration37:54

Views972

LocationAttard, Malta

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

Published22 Jan 2025

Duration24:00

Views763

LocationMġarr, Malta

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

Published10 Jan 2025

Duration1:20

Views349

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

Published30 Dec 2024

Duration2:27

Views392

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

Published22 Dec 2024

Duration1:14

Views196

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

Published13 Dec 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.10 Dec 2024

Published10 Dec 2024

Duration3:37

Views581

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

Published9 Dec 2024

Duration4:21

Views713

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

Published9 Dec 2024

Duration6:55

Views453

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

Published9 Dec 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.16 Nov 2024

Published16 Nov 2024

Duration4:03

Views709

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.27 Oct 2024

Published27 Oct 2024

Duration22:29

Views2K

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

Published12 Oct 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.7 Oct 2024

Published7 Oct 2024

Duration4:23

Views854

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

Published24 Sept 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.16 Sept 2024

Published16 Sept 2024

Duration3:10

Views584

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

Published7 Sept 2024

Duration21:07

Views699

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.30 Aug 2024 · Santander, Spain

Published30 Aug 2024

Duration8:21

Views294

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 46.25 Aug 2024

Published25 Aug 2024

Duration5:52

Views14K

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

Published15 Aug 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.15 Aug 2024

Published15 Aug 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.25 Jul 2024

Published25 Jul 2024

Duration1:55

Views815

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.22 Jul 2024 · Langeland Municipality, Denmark

Published22 Jul 2024

Duration46:59

Views433

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.4 Jun 2024 · Guerlédan, France

Published4 Jun 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.28 May 2024

Published28 May 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.27 May 2024 · Guerlédan, France

Published27 May 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.25 May 2024 · Guerlédan, France

Published25 May 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.13 May 2024

Published13 May 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.8 May 2024

Published8 May 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.23 Apr 2024 · Bay of Biscay

Published23 Apr 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.28 Mar 2024 · Mġarr, Malta

Published28 Mar 2024

Duration3:31

Views41K

LocationMġarr, Malta

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

Published23 Feb 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.23 Feb 2024 · North Atlantic Ocean, between the Azores and Portugal

Published23 Feb 2024

Duration13:30

Views2K

LocationNorth Atlantic Ocean, between the Azores and Portugal

Leon explains: Mooring alongside with engine and springThe video contains no technical information regarding mooring alongside with an engine and spring lines.31 Jan 2024

Published31 Jan 2024

Duration0:46

Views3K

Inspiring Ocean Sailing navigating by SextantLeon Schulz shoots a sextant sight at 38°41′ and corrects his watch by 3 seconds on an Atlantic passage.28 Nov 2023 · Atlantic Ocean

Published28 Nov 2023

Duration4:07

Views544

LocationAtlantic Ocean

1 The NeedlesThe video contains no substantive information regarding sailing or the location mentioned in the title.7 Nov 2023 · England, United Kingdom

Published7 Nov 2023

Duration0:32

Views561

LocationEngland, United Kingdom

Entrance Belle IlesThe video contains no information regarding Belle-Île-en-Mer or any other sailing location.7 Nov 2023 · Le Palais, France

Published7 Nov 2023

Duration0:25

Views196

LocationLe Palais, France

Bialetti Moka morning in Ponta Delgada, AzoresLeon Schulz brews coffee with a Bialetti Moka pot while docked in Ponta Delgada, Azores.24 Aug 2023 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Published24 Aug 2023

Duration0:40

Views243

LocationPonta Delgada, Portugal

Diving with Sting-Rays with Deep Blue Azores in Angra do Heroismo, Terceira, AzoresThe video contains no information regarding the diving activities in Angra do Heroismo, Terceira.8 Aug 2023 · Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal

Published8 Aug 2023

Duration0:09

Views138

LocationAngra do Heroísmo, Portugal

Tides Part 4: Handle Currents in StyleManual vector plotting across the English Channel beats chartplotter counter-steering when tidal streams reach 8 knots near Alderney.2 Aug 2023

Published2 Aug 2023

Duration33:37

Views1K

Tides Part 5: Tidal Anchoring in StyleLeon Schulz's Belle Île tidal anchoring calculation: add 2 meters to echo sounder depth, lay 35 meters of chain.2 Aug 2023 · Le Palais, France

Published2 Aug 2023

Duration6:43

Views1K

LocationLe Palais, France

Tides Part 3: Secondary Port Calculation in StyleLeon Schulz's Regina Sailing template walks through a full secondary port tidal calculation for Belle-Île, Brittany.2 Aug 2023

Published2 Aug 2023

Duration43:04

Views1K

Tides Part 2: Using Charts and Books in StyleCalculate safe passage by reconciling chart datum, tidal ranges, and local draft requirements using Reeds Nautical Almanac.2 Aug 2023

Published2 Aug 2023

Duration28:45

Views881

Tides Part 1: Tidal Introduction in StyleSchulz traces the Atlantic tidal wave from Brest to Helgoland, explaining 12-meter English Channel ranges.2 Aug 2023 · Praia da Vitória, Portugal

Published2 Aug 2023

Duration34:44

Views1K

LocationPraia da Vitória, Portugal

Dinghy sailing while at anchorLeon Schulz maneuvers a dinghy while anchored and arranges a bottle of water as payment for assistance.23 Jul 2023

Published23 Jul 2023

Duration1:49

Views223

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