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Grant's the creator and author of Nomadic Sailing. When he's not working on Nomadic Sailing, he's likely hanging out with his friends, traveling the world, catching up on a book, or sailing.

How to Learn to Sail for Free

by Grant Bartel
Sailboats at sunset

When looking at how much it’ll cost to learn how to sail for the first time, it might seem like an expensive goal. However, unless you’re looking to become internationally …

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Best Time of Year to Learn to Sail (Cost & Weather)

by Grant Bartel
Old calendar

Finding the best time of year to learn to sail can be crucial depending on your budget and penchant for volatile weather. Throughout the year, more and more people are …

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A Definitive Guide to Sailing Pilotage and Passage Planning

by Grant Bartel
Sailing pilotage and passage planning

In 1979, an artist named Christopher Cross wrote and recorded a song called ‘Sailing’. Highly popular, it won the prestigious ‘Song of the Year’ category at Grammy Awards in 1981. …

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How Difficult Is It to Learn to Sail?

by Grant Bartel
Single sailboat on calm water

Learning how to maneuver a 25 foot (7.5 meters) or larger object that’s somehow supposed to use the wind to power it forward in the water at first feels like …

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How Long It Takes to Learn to Sail: The Definitive Answer

by Grant Bartel
Pocket watch on old books

Like anything in life, learning a new skill requires time and patience to get the hang of things. When it comes to sailing, that’s no different. “How long does it …

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Where to Learn to Sail: A Quick Global Guide

by Grant Bartel
Sailboat in a channel

Learning how to sail can be an adventure all in its own, but knowing where to learn to sail can lead to exciting destinations. Whether you want to stick to …

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Learn to Sail Holidays for Couples

by Grant Bartel
Couples looking at a sailboat

Going on holiday with your loved one can be a great time to connect and at the same time disconnect from the real world. Well, learn to sail holidays for …

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Sailing Navigation: Tides and Currents

by Grant Bartel
Ocean tide

Understanding how tides and currents impact the navigation of a sailboat is important when charting your course. Being able to make the proper course corrections based on the available tidal …

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I’m Grant, and the feeling I get when out sailing is one of pure freedom. I’ve made it my mission to help everyone achieve that same feeling through learning all there is to know about sailing. I hope you find Nomadic Sailing informative and fun as you set off on your next adventure!

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