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Flag Etiquette & Marine Signals in Canada (Complete Guide for Boaters)
Whether you’re cruising the St. Lawrence, teaching Basic Cruising, or planning a coastal passage, one thing remains timeless: communication at sea […]
Matthew Pellicer
April 17, 2026
Med Mooring Made Easy
You made it here for one of two reasons, either you want to learn how this new manoeuvre is done
Matthew Pellicer
September 23, 2022
Hoisting the Main Sail
One of the first things to do if you want to go sailing is hoist the main. You’ve probably never
Matthew Pellicer
May 17, 2022
The Vang Versus the Kicker
I always hear people mixing these two up as they tend to have the same function in most people’s minds. […]
Matthew Pellicer
May 11, 2022
Man Overboard, The Easy Way
No matter the course scheme you choose, the course you are doing, you will encounter a Man Overboard (MOB) exercise
Matthew Pellicer
May 9, 2022
Getting Out on Your First Charter
You’ve seen pictures and videos of people out on a yacht for a week and you want to do the same.
Matthew Pellicer
February 25, 2022
The Bowline
I was hesitant, at first, to write about tying knots. I feel like knots are something to be practised and
Matthew Pellicer
February 4, 2022
Making the Flappy Things, Flap Right
You’ve got on the boat, you see all these lines everywhere and now you need to make the boat go
Matthew Pellicer
August 26, 2021
Comparing RYA, IYT & ASA Schemes
There are many different schemes you can follow to get certified to be on the water. The three more internationally
Matthew Pellicer
July 23, 2021
Understanding the RYA scheme
Of the many different series of courses available around the world, the most recognized is the Royal Yachting Association’s learning
Matthew Pellicer
May 30, 2021