Here are 22 knots for practical use in a maritime context. Each knot is a variant of 9 basic knots. So, in terms of learning, you can start by concentrating on these basic knots and then learn the variants. In terms of assessment, the first five basic knots are part...
Jean-du-Sud can be seen in an article about windvanes. The article mentions Caphorn products. There is a deep history connecting Jean-du-Sud to CapHorn products. You cean read about it here.
To claim the title of Master, you need more than being in charge of a boat. You need to pass exams, accumulate sea time and seek training. This text explores how to become one, but also nuances the various titles of “Master”. For example, a “Master 60” does not have...
Here are four advanced coastal navigation techniques. The first of the four is of practical use. The last three would require a lot of on-board systems to be broken to make them a real-life use case. On the other hand, some of them can be found in the RYA or...
How do you make sailing a living? There are four main approaches. You can teach sailing, you can deliver bouts, you can work as a sideline or you can cruise. This short post explores each of these activities from both a commercial and a regulatory point of view. Teaching sailing...
The passage between Gaspé and Nova Scotia is relatively easy via the Magdalen Islands. If you’re keen to gain offshore experience, this is an excellent passage. You must learn how to sail without landmarks… and at night. Gaspé, the Islands and Chéticamp Jean-du-Sud ‘s stay in Gaspé was a compromise...
With Bastian Raulier and Zac Harie. Fancy a sailboat cruise on the river? Tired of high marina fees? Want to get away without (too) many neighbors? Here are fifteen anchorages, illustrated in a summary map at the end of the text, to help you plan your stops and nights on...
Royal Yachting Association The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean is experienced and competent to skipper a yacht on passages of any length in all parts of the world. Introduction The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Yachtmaster Ocean is the last tier of the Yachtmaster program. In the sailing industry, it is one of...
Navionics makes serious errors with the St-Lawrence currents. The Observatoire Général sur le St-Laurent’s forecast provide better information.
We left Quebec City in mid-July, stopped for a few days at l’Anse St-Jean, then headed down to Gaspé with the weather. Three weeks later, we are moored in Gaspé for a few days. If you ever think of doing the same trip, here is what to expect and how...
