Your Pocket Sailing Instructor Podcast

This week I have an interview with my friend and instructor Graham! Graham came to Croatia with me in 2022 and loved it so much that he returned in 2023. He's here to share some of his chartering tips and tricks! Enjoy!

Are you looking for something unique to gift the sailor in your life? I've pulled together a list of some unique experiences to think about! 1. Sunset Sailing Cruise: Gift a serene evening sailing experience, allowing the sailor to enjoy the beauty of a sunset over the water. 2. Private Sailing Lesson: Arrange for a personalized sailing lesson with a professional instructor to help improve ski...

This week I am providing you with a personalized playlist depending on where you are in your sailing journey. For those of you who are new to the podcast, welcome aboard and this will give you an idea on what to listen to! For those of you who have been around awhile, thank you, and this is a great playlist to review past episodes and important info. Enjoy! Please consider supporting me on Patreon...

Well, I have a dirty secret to share this week... Ugh. Enjoy! Don't forget to check out my Patreon page a patreon.com/yourpocketsailinginstructor ! Thanks for the ongoing support!

This week I am discussing crew dynamics (again) and some conflict resolution ideas. Ideally you avoid these conflicts form the beginning, but we all know that doesn't always happen! I hope you find some useful tips and please remember to like, share and subscribe to keep up to date on my episodes! Don't forget to check out PATREON as well https://www.patreon.com/yourpocketsailinginstructor...

Are you looking to explore the world of solo sailing? I highly recommend it!! There are many benefits of solo sailing including: flexibility, adventure, problem-solving, personal satisfaction, etc. There are also several areas where you should focus your efforts to make sure your sail goes off without a hitch: planning, skill acquisition (especially reefing and docking), safety equipment upgrades,...

This week I am trying out a few new things including a video podcast. Yikes. Today I am giving you some tools, skills and books to check out to kick off 2024 on the right foot. Here are a couple book recommendations, an essential knot recommendation, sail trim thoughts and docking maneuver to master. Enjoy!

Alright we are finally wrapping up our Sail Series!! Talking about types of fabrics used for sails as well as different cuts that your sailmaker may suggest depending on your sailing goals. Enjoy!

This week I am talking about my process to find a match made in heaven! Finding the right sailmaker can go a long way. I have seen many sailors spend a lot of money and end up with so-so sails. Not good!

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This week I am diving into all things sails! I talk about: - different foresails - sail parts - typical wear spots - basic checks to perform regularly - best practices to help keep your sails in good working order Will continue with more info next week too! Enjoy!

I have been MIA for a little bit as Spindrift has been keeping me on my toes! I fix one thing, and 5 more break requiring my attention. I have not been following my own advice and I have been caught up in the weeds! No more I say! So this week I sat down, wrote a list, and came up with my strategy. This is nothing new for me as I am a list queen. But thought I would share some of the thoughts arou...

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This week we are talking about wind indicators and some of my tips to help you make sure you don't have a bad neck by the end of your sail! Sail Nelson: https://sailnelson.com/

It is the time of year when I see many boats not moving, some boats breaking free from their moorings, others being inhabited by wildlife... so many boats that are left unattended and languishing. So, I decided to put together some ideas and recommendations for what to do if it is time to decommission your boat. Sails : these can be donated to another boat, repurposed as shade cloth, repurposed as...

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Today we are looking at the 4 approved types of flares in Canada: A) Parachute Flare B) Multi-Star Flare C) Hand-Held Flare D) Smoke Flare Remember that these are approved for 4 years from the manufacture date!

This week I am chatting about keel types: - Full Keel - Fin Keel -- bulb keel & wing keel - Bilge Keel Why would you select a certain keel, drawbacks and advantages of each, and maintenance... Show notes available at sailnelson.com/podcast!

This week we are having a chat about boom vangs. I am often surprised at how many of my students purchase boats that do not have on rigged up! They are an essential part of trimming your sail and can be key when sailing in heavy weather. Some of the marine stores will have boom vang kits that you can purchase, so it is ready to be attached at the base of the mast and up on your boom quickly. Easy...

So this week we are talking about different types of shackles and their common uses. Also, what to look for when they start to wear down... - screw pin shackle - keyhole shackle - snap shackle - soft shackle Here are some useful links for you… Instagram:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sailnelsonbc/⁠  Spotify:  ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/penny717⁠ Facebook:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sai...

Today I am talking about spring maintenance! And yes, it is a LONG list! Here are some of the things I'll be sharing: - engine checks - standing rigging checks - running rigging checks - sail check - safety gear checks And much more! Head on over to sailnelson.com to join my email list so you don't miss any freebies and the spring checklist!

This week I am discussing cleats! What are they, where to find them, which ones to upgrade, etc. I talk about: - Horn Cleats - Cam Cleats - Clam Cleats - Jam Cleats - Clutches Here are some useful links for you… Instagram:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sailnelsonbc/⁠  Spotify:  ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/penny717⁠ Facebook:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sailnelson2

Today I am talking all about blocks! What the heck is a block you say? It is a pulley, in sailing lingo ;-) There are many types and I'll walk you through them all! Enjoy! Remember to like, share and follow this podcast so you never miss an episode! Here are some useful links for you… Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sailnelsonbc/  Spotify:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/penny71...