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

Published31 Aug 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.3 Aug 2026

Published3 Aug 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.26 Jun 2026

Published26 Jun 2026

Duration17:56

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

Published16 Jun 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.9 Jun 2026

Published9 Jun 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.14 May 2026

Published14 May 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.7 May 2026 · Bilbao, Spain

Published7 May 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.3 May 2026

Published3 May 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.26 Apr 2026

Published26 Apr 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.23 Apr 2026

Published23 Apr 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.7 Apr 2026

Published7 Apr 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.6 Mar 2026

Published6 Mar 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.13 Feb 2026

Published13 Feb 2026

Duration12:18

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

Published22 Jan 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.6 Jan 2026

Published6 Jan 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.18 Dec 2025

Published18 Dec 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.4 Dec 2025

Published4 Dec 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.30 Nov 2025

Published30 Nov 2025

Duration11:48

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

Published18 Nov 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.16 Nov 2025

Published16 Nov 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.14 Nov 2025

Published14 Nov 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.9 Nov 2025

Published9 Nov 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.7 Nov 2025

Published7 Nov 2025

Duration17:19

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

Published22 Oct 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.10 Oct 2025

Published10 Oct 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.19 Aug 2025

Published19 Aug 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.17 Jun 2025

Published17 Jun 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.30 May 2025

Published30 May 2025

Duration12:55

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

Published25 May 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.8 Apr 2025

Published8 Apr 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.2 Apr 2025

Published2 Apr 2025

Duration11:42

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EBL: Electronic Bearing Line10 Mar 2025

Published10 Mar 2025

Duration1:02

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The gennaker9 Feb 2025

Published9 Feb 2025

Duration19:32

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Lenticular clouds18 Jan 2025

Published18 Jan 2025

Duration6:47

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The Morse11 Jan 2025

Published11 Jan 2025

Duration1:00

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Reefing in Genoa style24 Dec 2024

Published24 Dec 2024

Duration10:20

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VHF call by DSC (practical example)15 Dec 2024

Published15 Dec 2024

Duration8:59

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VHF call to coast station (second example)13 Dec 2024

Published13 Dec 2024

Duration9:00

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VHF radio call to another boat11 Dec 2024

Published11 Dec 2024

Duration6:37

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Weather Applications29 Nov 2024

Published29 Nov 2024

Duration16:10

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The cleat hitch8 Nov 2024

Published8 Nov 2024

Duration7:56

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Seasickness29 Sept 2024

Published29 Sept 2024

Duration15:19

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The helmsman and the points of sail18 Sept 2024

Published18 Sept 2024

Duration14:30

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Tormenta DANA1 Sept 2024

Published1 Sept 2024

Duration14:18

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Tips for leaving port5 Jul 2024

Published5 Jul 2024

Duration17:52

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Changing side at the dock3 Jun 2024

Published3 Jun 2024

Duration7:16

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Test 2 - Basic Knowledge 33 May 2024

Published3 May 2024

Duration19:24

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Test 2 - Basic Knowledge 22 May 2024

Published2 May 2024

Duration44:38

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Test 2 - Basic Knowledge 11 May 2024

Published1 May 2024

Duration41:40

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Test 1 - Sail Trim8 Apr 2024

Published8 Apr 2024

Duration31:29

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Points of sail and heeling: part two.28 Mar 2024

Published28 Mar 2024

Duration13:00

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Courses and Heeling19 Mar 2024

Published19 Mar 2024

Duration5:45

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Astronomical calculations (Lesson 6)4 Feb 2024

Published4 Feb 2024

Duration7:45

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Man Overboard (MOB)2 Feb 2024

Published2 Feb 2024

Duration15:56

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Astronomical calculations (Lesson 5)30 Jan 2024

Published30 Jan 2024

Duration1:01:51

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The Pairo: comments5 Jan 2024

Published5 Jan 2024

Duration14:27

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The boom vang on downwind points of sail28 Dec 2023

Published28 Dec 2023

Duration9:19

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Night navigation: considerations24 Dec 2023

Published24 Dec 2023

Duration13:48

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Bad weather navigation: suggestions27 Nov 2023

Published27 Nov 2023

Duration14:37

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Boat with no headway23 Nov 2023

Published23 Nov 2023

Duration11:07

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