Tag: learning how to sail

Catamaran vs Monohull – Which is Better?

Which is better? A catamaran or a monohull I’m often asked by my students why one would choose to learn to sail monohull or catamaran for their adventures. The simple answer is: There is no simple answer — it depends on a lot of things, perhaps the most important one is your preference. “Yeah, well, […]

Bringing the Cat Back – Repairs and Refitting in Croatia On September 21st 2019, the charter company turned Nautilus Sailing’s new (new to us!) catamaran, over. Buying a charter catamaran requires some work before leaving to cross an ocean. Captains Ben and TJ. landed in Split and arrived at the Trogir marina that afternoon, with […]

Refitting a Charter Catamaran!

One of the Scariest Things in Sailing! Crew Overboard…

Recovering a Crew Overboard on a Sailboat: One of the most terrifying situations any sailor will ever face, is losing a crew-member overboard. Hearing those dreaded words yelled, “crew overboard!” If someone falls overboard in stormy conditions or at night time, finding them in the dark and getting them back aboard can be incredibly challenging […]

Catamaran sailing is very similar to sailing a monohull in most aspects. If you learn to sail on a monohull, most of the skills are easily transferable. However, there are a couple of subtle differences that one has to be aware of: Most aspects of Catamaran sailing are very similar to a monohull, so making […]

How is Catamaran Sailing Different from Monohull Sailing?

Sailing and Surfing – How learning to sail will forever change your surfing!

Ahhh, surfing. Is there any better feeling than judging the wave just right, digging in with a stroke or two, and gliding down a perfectly shaped mountain of water? Pure bliss. Here’s the catch: That bliss can be hard to come by. Winds, tides, swells, beach access, parking, flights, hotels, and beaucoup other factors get […]

So you love to surf, do you? Or perhaps scuba-diving is more your thing. No? How about swimming with dolphins and sea lions, diving off cliffs, rock climbing, paddle-boarding, or kiteboarding? If any of these adventure activities catches your fancy, then you’re in luck. We’ve got just the thing for you: Learn sailing. Say what? […]

Learning to Sail – The ultimate launchpad for adventure

Are You a Landlubber Who Wants to Be a Sailor?

By Luke Korkowski (April 2013 Sea of Cortez Student) The warm desert sun set over a low mountain range some ten miles distant, across an impossibly blue sea. My bare feet resting on the end of a comfortable hammock framed my view on the right, a shallow and lazy lagoon did so on the left. […]