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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· mai 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

Publié4 oct. 2026

Durée12:12

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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

Publié27 sept. 2026

Durée12:58

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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 août 2026

Publié31 août 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 août 2026

Publié3 août 2026

Durée26:50

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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 juin 2026

Publié26 juin 2026

Durée17:56

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

Publié16 juin 2026

Durée12:12

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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 juin 2026

Publié9 juin 2026

Durée20:38

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

Publié14 mai 2026

Durée12:49

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

Publié7 mai 2026

Durée1:37:09

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LieuBilbao, Spain

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

Publié3 mai 2026

Durée17:15

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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 avr. 2026

Publié26 avr. 2026

Durée37:48

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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 avr. 2026

Publié23 avr. 2026

Durée15:15

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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 avr. 2026

Publié7 avr. 2026

Durée12:33

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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 mars 2026

Publié6 mars 2026

Durée6:32

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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 févr. 2026

Publié13 févr. 2026

Durée12:18

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

Publié22 janv. 2026

Durée5:35

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

Publié6 janv. 2026

Durée11:37

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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 déc. 2025

Publié18 déc. 2025

Durée16:08

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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 déc. 2025

Publié4 déc. 2025

Durée6:19

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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

Publié30 nov. 2025

Durée11:48

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

Publié18 nov. 2025

Durée6:49

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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

Publié16 nov. 2025

Durée6:38

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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

Publié14 nov. 2025

Durée4:19

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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

Publié9 nov. 2025

Durée2:44

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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

Publié7 nov. 2025

Durée17:19

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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

Publié22 oct. 2025

Durée15:19

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LieuDénia, 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

Publié10 oct. 2025

Durée4:32

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

Publié19 août 2025

Durée17:06

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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 juin 2025

Publié17 juin 2025

Durée1:47

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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 mai 2025

Publié30 mai 2025

Durée12:55

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

Publié25 mai 2025

Durée7:12

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

Publié8 avr. 2025

Durée9:50

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

Publié2 avr. 2025

Durée11:42

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

Publié10 mars 2025

Durée1:02

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Lieubetween Torrevieja and Alicante, Spain

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

Publié9 févr. 2025

Durée19:32

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

Publié18 janv. 2025

Durée6:47

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

Publié11 janv. 2025

Durée1:00

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Reefing in Genoa style24 déc. 2024

Publié24 déc. 2024

Durée10:20

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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 déc. 2024

Publié15 déc. 2024

Durée8:59

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

Publié13 déc. 2024

Durée9:00

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Lieuoff 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 déc. 2024

Publié11 déc. 2024

Durée6:37

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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

Publié29 nov. 2024

Durée16:10

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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

Publié8 nov. 2024

Durée7:56

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

Publié29 sept. 2024

Durée15:19

Vues9K

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

Publié18 sept. 2024

Durée14:30

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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

Publié1 sept. 2024

Durée14:18

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LieuFormentera, Spain

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

Publié5 juil. 2024

Durée17:52

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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 juin 2024

Publié3 juin 2024

Durée7:16

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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 mai 2024

Publié3 mai 2024

Durée19:24

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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 mai 2024

Publié2 mai 2024

Durée44:38

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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 mai 2024

Publié1 mai 2024

Durée41:40

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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 avr. 2024

Publié8 avr. 2024

Durée31:29

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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 mars 2024

Publié28 mars 2024

Durée13:00

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

Publié19 mars 2024

Durée5:45

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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 févr. 2024

Publié4 févr. 2024

Durée7:45

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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 févr. 2024

Publié2 févr. 2024

Durée15:56

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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 janv. 2024

Publié30 janv. 2024

Durée1:01:51

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

Publié5 janv. 2024

Durée14:27

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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 déc. 2023

Publié28 déc. 2023

Durée9:19

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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 déc. 2023

Publié24 déc. 2023

Durée13:48

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