September 6, 2009 | Posted by Captain Tim Ahoy Shipmates,
Sailors who participate in our training courses soon begin to realize that there is more to yachting than idyllic sunsets and sundowners in tropical lagoons. Real cruising sailors must be prepared to get their hands dirty poking around in the bilges and engine room to [...]
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September 6, 2009 | Posted by Captain Tim Ahoy Shipmates,
Safety at Sea. There is much to be said concerning the advantages of one piece of yacht safety gear vs. another or which heavy weather tactic is the safest for the given conditions. Many inexperienced yacht owners obsess over safety at sea by loading [...]
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September 6, 2009 | Posted by Captain Tim Ahoy Shipmates,
Another busy month has sunk beneath the horizon here at Gulf Charters Sailing School. The June IYT Zero to Hero program featured the strong, steady winds that make sailing in the Gulf of Thailand so pleasant this time of year. There should be more of the same during [...]
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September 6, 2009 | Posted by Captain Tim Ahoy Mates,
Deep blue sea, endless sky and a steady breeze are the ingredients for the happiness of a sailor’s heart. The realities of the sea and the necessity for immediate and complete attention to the ship, navigation and the crew’s wellbeing take a crew members mind [...]
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September 6, 2009 | Posted by Captain Tim Ahoy Shipmates,
There is a lot involved in taking a boat to sea. As the captain onboard you are responsible for the safety of the yacht and the other crew and passengers who will look to you for leadership and decision making qualities. Once you leave port, it is time to [...]
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September 6, 2009 | Posted by Captain Tim Hello Shipmates,
For most students who enroll in the Gulf Charters Sailing School, the goal is to receive an Internationally recognized IYT Bareboat Captain Certificate. This qualification is recognized by all major yacht charter and insurance companies around the globe [...]
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September 6, 2009 | Posted by Captain Tim Ahoy Shipmates,
Going to school to learn how to sail is a relatively new option.100 years ago formal nautical training was acquired by Joining the Navy or enrolling in the Merchant Marine Acadamy for 3 or more years. Most sailors simply learned the ropes by going to sea and picking up [...]
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September 6, 2009 | Posted by Captain Tim Ahoy Mates,
Tourist Traps. You go because you want to see one of the worlds wonders for yourself, but all the magic is gone when you have to fight your way through vendors and tour groups and the like. Many of the best live aboard cruising grounds around [...]
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September 6, 2009 | Posted by Captain Tim Ahoy Mates,
Bluewater Cruising. You and a good boat and the world is your oyster. A true sailor knows that the oceans that divide the bits of land on this planet are also the highways that connect them. Gaining the experience and skills required to see the [...]
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