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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· mag 2026

236 video· 99 profondamente analizzati

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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 ott 2026

Pubblicato4 ott 2026

Durata12:12

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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 set 2026

Pubblicato27 set 2026

Durata12:58

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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

Pubblicato31 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

Pubblicato3 ago 2026

Durata26:50

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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 giu 2026

Pubblicato26 giu 2026

Durata17:56

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

Pubblicato16 giu 2026

Durata12:12

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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 giu 2026

Pubblicato9 giu 2026

Durata20:38

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

Pubblicato14 mag 2026

Durata12:49

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

Pubblicato7 mag 2026

Durata1:37:09

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PosizioneBilbao, Spain

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

Pubblicato3 mag 2026

Durata17:15

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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

Pubblicato26 apr 2026

Durata37:48

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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

Pubblicato23 apr 2026

Durata15:15

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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

Pubblicato7 apr 2026

Durata12:33

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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

Pubblicato6 mar 2026

Durata6:32

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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

Pubblicato13 feb 2026

Durata12:18

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

Pubblicato22 gen 2026

Durata5:35

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

Pubblicato6 gen 2026

Durata11:37

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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

Pubblicato18 dic 2025

Durata16:08

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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

Pubblicato4 dic 2025

Durata6:19

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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

Pubblicato30 nov 2025

Durata11:48

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

Pubblicato18 nov 2025

Durata6:49

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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

Pubblicato16 nov 2025

Durata6:38

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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

Pubblicato14 nov 2025

Durata4:19

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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

Pubblicato9 nov 2025

Durata2:44

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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

Pubblicato7 nov 2025

Durata17:19

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

Pubblicato22 ott 2025

Durata15:19

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PosizioneDénia, Spain

Gybing and tacking (practice)A sailing instructor drills crew on Genoa timing and mainsail centering to prevent a forestay wrap during gybes.10 ott 2025

Pubblicato10 ott 2025

Durata4:32

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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

Pubblicato19 ago 2025

Durata17:06

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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 giu 2025

Pubblicato17 giu 2025

Durata1:47

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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 mag 2025

Pubblicato30 mag 2025

Durata12:55

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

Pubblicato25 mag 2025

Durata7:12

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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

Pubblicato8 apr 2025

Durata9:50

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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

Pubblicato2 apr 2025

Durata11:42

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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

Pubblicato10 mar 2025

Durata1:02

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Posizionebetween 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

Pubblicato9 feb 2025

Durata19:32

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

Pubblicato18 gen 2025

Durata6:47

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

Pubblicato11 gen 2025

Durata1:00

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Reefing in Genoa style24 dic 2024

Pubblicato24 dic 2024

Durata10:20

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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

Pubblicato15 dic 2024

Durata8:59

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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

Pubblicato13 dic 2024

Durata9:00

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Posizioneoff 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

Pubblicato11 dic 2024

Durata6:37

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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

Pubblicato29 nov 2024

Durata16:10

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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

Pubblicato8 nov 2024

Durata7:56

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

Pubblicato29 set 2024

Durata15:19

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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 set 2024

Pubblicato18 set 2024

Durata14:30

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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 set 2024 · Formentera, Spain

Pubblicato1 set 2024

Durata14:18

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PosizioneFormentera, Spain

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

Pubblicato5 lug 2024

Durata17:52

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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 giu 2024

Pubblicato3 giu 2024

Durata7:16

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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 mag 2024

Pubblicato3 mag 2024

Durata19:24

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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 mag 2024

Pubblicato2 mag 2024

Durata44:38

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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 mag 2024

Pubblicato1 mag 2024

Durata41:40

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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 apr 2024

Pubblicato8 apr 2024

Durata31:29

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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

Pubblicato28 mar 2024

Durata13:00

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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

Pubblicato19 mar 2024

Durata5:45

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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

Pubblicato4 feb 2024

Durata7:45

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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

Pubblicato2 feb 2024

Durata15:56

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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 gen 2024

Pubblicato30 gen 2024

Durata1:01:51

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

Pubblicato5 gen 2024

Durata14:27

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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

Pubblicato28 dic 2023

Durata9:19

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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

Pubblicato24 dic 2023

Durata13:48

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between Torrevieja and Alicante, Spain1Bilbao, Spain1Dénia, Spain1Formentera, Spain1off the coast of Cabo de la Nau, Spain1