60 episodes
Your Pocket Sailing Instructor Podcast Penny Caldwell
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4.9 • 23 Ratings
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Hey sailor! My name is Penny and I have been a sailing coach with Sail Canada for over 25 years! I have helped thousands of sailors find their passion and love of all things sailing. I'm here to help you live your best sailing life. I provide gear reviews, sailing tips, habits to perfect and much more!
So, sit back and enjoy some informative, entertaining, unique sailing content! See you on the water ;-) Don't miss an episode! https://wavve.link/_QdonK50x/episodes
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Technical Tuesday: Flares!
Today we are looking at the 4 approved types of flares in Canada:
A) Parachute Flare
B) Multi-Star Flare
C) Hand-Held Flare
D) Smoke Flare
Remember that these are approved for 4 years from the manufacture date! -
#52 Keels! Different types of keels and things to consider...
This week I am chatting about keel types:
- Full Keel
- Fin Keel -- bulb keel & wing keel
- Bilge Keel
Why would you select a certain keel, drawbacks and advantages of each, and maintenance...
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Technical Tuesday: Boom Vangs
This week we are having a chat about boom vangs. I am often surprised at how many of my students purchase boats that do not have on rigged up! They are an essential part of trimming your sail and can be key when sailing in heavy weather.
Some of the marine stores will have boom vang kits that you can purchase, so it is ready to be attached at the base of the mast and up on your boom quickly. Easy to rig up and will help you sail more efficiently.
Here are some useful links for you…
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailnelsonbc/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/penny717
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Technical Tuesday: Shackles
So this week we are talking about different types of shackles and their common uses. Also, what to look for when they start to wear down...
- screw pin shackle
- keyhole shackle
- snap shackle
- soft shackle
Here are some useful links for you…
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailnelsonbc/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/penny717
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#51 Spring Maintenance!
Today I am talking about spring maintenance! And yes, it is a LONG list! Here are some of the things I'll be sharing:
- engine checks
- standing rigging checks
- running rigging checks
- sail check
- safety gear checks
And much more! Head on over to sailnelson.com to join my email list so you don't miss any freebies and the spring checklist! -
Technical Tuesday: Cleats
This week I am discussing cleats! What are they, where to find them, which ones to upgrade, etc.
I talk about:
- Horn Cleats
- Cam Cleats
- Clam Cleats
- Jam Cleats
- Clutches
Here are some useful links for you…
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailnelsonbc/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/penny717
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailnelson2
Customer Reviews
Penny Caldwell is inspirational for all people into boating!
We were looking to purchase a new boat and found at least 3 episodes from this podcast that helped us obtain the information we need. No need to search Google for information on boating and sailing. Penny has all the answers and information you need in one podcast. This is a great addition to our podcast network.
Sailing with your spouse
What a great topic. My spouse and I are learning to sail together. We definitely have different strengths & weaknesses and I will take your recommendations with me on the next lesson! Thanks and keep up the podcasts…we are listening.
Great podcast
Love it. Please keep up the good work.