Newbie Sailor: Recent Episodes

Dan Gasparello

Are you curious about the thrill of sailing but don't know where to start? This podcast will explore the exciting world of sailing through a mix of engaging narratives and interviews with seasoned sailors. It is a perfect companion for busy individuals who are looking for a way to escape the everyday. Join us and discover the joy of feeling the wind in your hair; from the basics to the advanced sailing techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sailor, our podcast will take you on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. Have fun, we got you covered!

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Billy Gooderham is a member of the Canada SailGP Team and joined us for a tech talk at the Bedford Basin Yacht club (BBYC).

Episode recorded on Jun 27, 2024. Music credit - Get some street, Vitaliy Levkin

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How is your relationship with weather forecast? I will share some experiences on the water and hear from the specialists of PredictWind.
You can watch the full Predict Wind webinar on Youtube or visit their webpage for more details.

Predict Wind WebinarAimed at introducing the basics of what you can use within PredictWind to use for an offshore passage.YouTube:(30) Atlantic Crossing Webinar 1 2023 - YouTube
Website: The World Leader in Wind Forecasting · PredictWind

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  • Motivated to create - Max Chubrey
  • Sneaky Feet -Geoff Harvey
  • Universal Pain - Sergei Chetvertnykh
  • Get some street - Vitaliy Levkin

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How far your abilities can take you? The Sail able crew teach us about sailing opportunities for persons with disabilities, the Mobility cup and experiences the members have on the water. 

Sail Able NSFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sailablenovascotia
email:  sailablens@gmail.com
Crew: Jason Everett, Kevin Penny, Sheldon Higdon, Carson Murray

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Let's talk about money...and the 10 things you should consider in your cost estimate before making an offer on a sailboat.

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Welcome to the second part of the miniseries buying a boat. We are talking about a few details to review while visiting a sailboat.  It can help you to prepare a checklist  of topics to discuss with a seller during the negotiation phase. 

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So you decided to buy a boat!  Let's talk about the searching process. Convincing the family , boat searching tools and the preparation required before visiting your first boat.

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Second part of our chat with Nick White, heading instructor of the LTS program at the Armdale Yacht club.  He tells us about the first lessons on the water, challenges to train new instructors and much more. 

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Nick White, heading instructor of the LTS program at the Armdale Yacht club, tells us about about the benefits and challenges of the North West Arm, the experience of coaching kids and adults and much more. 

Armdale Yacht Club -  https://armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca/learn-to-sail/

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Coming soon, a new podcast series about learn the ins and outs of sailing. Have fun, we've got you covered.