Beyond the License
Sailing Tutorials
Beyond the License is where you go once you’ve passed the test, for practical tips on how to safeguard your investment and prepare for the worst. Watch the short introduction video to see what’s covered, how the lessons are structured, and which “how-to” videos to start with based on your experience level.
Choose Your Lesson
Buy a single how-to video to solve one problem fast, or grab the full bundle to build confident, repeatable skills across every docking, mooring, and anchoring day.
The Headsail
Develop this habit to ensure your headsail stays in tact even in strong winds.
Docking Basics: Calm Conditions
Learn approach angles, spring lines, and fender placement to dock smoothly in calm conditions every time.
Mooring: Calm Conditions
Simple securing when on board, and set up for quick departures.
Condensation Control Below Deck
Stop damp cabins with airflow routines, dehumidifying tricks, and habits that prevent mold and smells overnight.
Odds and Ends Seamanship Kit
Important safety checks to make periodically.
Close-Quarters Maneuvering
Confidently handle low speed turns, prop walk, bursts of throttle, and reverse control in tight marinas with ease.
Docking Skills: Strong Winds
Master crosswind and current docking, departures, using pivots, bursts, and lines to stay controlled and stress-free each arrival.
Mooring for Severe Weather
Storm preparation and secure practices for leaving the boat for any length of time.
Mother Nature: Weather Smarts
Read clouds, wind shifts, and forecasts to plan safer passages, avoid surprises, and make better go decisions early.
Speed Anchoring Confidence
Anchor fast and securely: choose spots, set scope, back down, confirm holding, and reset when needed without panic.