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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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Sailing downwind in wavesReducing the mainsail before the headsail helps stabilize a sailboat against wave-induced steering forces when running downwind.4 oct 2026

Publicado4 oct 2026

Duración12:12

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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.27 sept 2026

Publicado27 sept 2026

Duración12:58

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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.31 ago 2026

Publicado31 ago 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 ago 2026

Publicado3 ago 2026

Duración26:50

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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

Publicado26 jun 2026

Duración17:56

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

Publicado16 jun 2026

Duración12:12

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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

Publicado9 jun 2026

Duración20:38

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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

Publicado14 may 2026

Duración12:49

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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

Publicado7 may 2026

Duración1:37:09

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UbicaciónBilbao, Spain

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

Publicado3 may 2026

Duración17:15

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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 abr 2026

Publicado26 abr 2026

Duración37:48

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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 abr 2026

Publicado23 abr 2026

Duración15:15

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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 abr 2026

Publicado7 abr 2026

Duración12:33

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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

Publicado6 mar 2026

Duración6:32

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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

Publicado13 feb 2026

Duración12:18

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

Publicado22 ene 2026

Duración5:35

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

Publicado6 ene 2026

Duración11:37

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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 dic 2025

Publicado18 dic 2025

Duración16:08

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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 dic 2025

Publicado4 dic 2025

Duración6:19

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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

Publicado30 nov 2025

Duración11:48

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

Publicado18 nov 2025

Duración6:49

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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

Publicado16 nov 2025

Duración6:38

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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

Publicado14 nov 2025

Duración4:19

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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

Publicado9 nov 2025

Duración2:44

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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

Publicado7 nov 2025

Duración17:19

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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

Publicado22 oct 2025

Duración15:19

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UbicaciónDénia, 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

Publicado10 oct 2025

Duración4:32

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

Publicado19 ago 2025

Duración17:06

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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

Publicado17 jun 2025

Duración1:47

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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

Publicado30 may 2025

Duración12:55

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

Publicado25 may 2025

Duración7:12

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

Publicado8 abr 2025

Duración9:50

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

Publicado2 abr 2025

Duración11:42

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

Publicado10 mar 2025

Duración1:02

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Ubicaciónbetween Torrevieja and Alicante, Spain

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

Publicado9 feb 2025

Duración19:32

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

Publicado18 ene 2025

Duración6:47

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

Publicado11 ene 2025

Duración1:00

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Reefing in Genoa style24 dic 2024

Publicado24 dic 2024

Duración10:20

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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.15 dic 2024

Publicado15 dic 2024

Duración8:59

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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.13 dic 2024 · off the coast of Cabo de la Nau, Spain

Publicado13 dic 2024

Duración9:00

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Ubicaciónoff 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 72.11 dic 2024

Publicado11 dic 2024

Duración6:37

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

Publicado29 nov 2024

Duración16:10

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

Publicado8 nov 2024

Duración7:56

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

Publicado29 sept 2024

Duración15:19

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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.18 sept 2024

Publicado18 sept 2024

Duración14:30

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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.1 sept 2024 · Formentera, Spain

Publicado1 sept 2024

Duración14:18

Vistas18K

UbicaciónFormentera, Spain

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

Publicado5 jul 2024

Duración17:52

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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.3 jun 2024

Publicado3 jun 2024

Duración7:16

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

Publicado3 may 2024

Duración19:24

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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.2 may 2024

Publicado2 may 2024

Duración44:38

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

Publicado1 may 2024

Duración41:40

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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.8 abr 2024

Publicado8 abr 2024

Duración31:29

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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.28 mar 2024

Publicado28 mar 2024

Duración13:00

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

Publicado19 mar 2024

Duración5:45

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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.4 feb 2024

Publicado4 feb 2024

Duración7:45

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

Publicado2 feb 2024

Duración15:56

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Astronomical calculations (Lesson 5)The intercept method's spherical-trigonometry derivation explains why the Spanish almanac requires a calculator while English log tables do not.30 ene 2024

Publicado30 ene 2024

Duración1:01:51

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The Pairo: commentsHeaving-to stabilizes a sailboat by backing the headsail and balancing the rudder against the wind.5 ene 2024

Publicado5 ene 2024

Duración14:27

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The boom vang on downwind points of sailTightening the boom vang on broad reaches prevents excessive sail twist and reduces destabilizing lateral rolling forces.28 dic 2023

Publicado28 dic 2023

Duración9:19

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Night navigation: considerationsCross-reference radar, AIS, and depth sounder data with electronic charts to safely navigate at night or fog.24 dic 2023

Publicado24 dic 2023

Duración13:48

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