Your Pocket Sailing Instructor Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

This week I am digging into standing rigging checks thanks to a Patron! For those of you looking to offer some support, head on over to Your Pocket Sailing Instructor Podcast - Penny Caldwell | creating awesome podcast episodes, useful checklists, & free dow | Patreon to check it out!

This week I'm giving you some Spring maintenance/check ideas and chatting about a shake down sail to get yourself set up for success! Spring Maintenance Checklist available for free download at sailnelson.com/podcast! Episode #51.

Are you looking to explore the world of solo sailing? I highly recommend it!! There are many benefits of solo sailing including: flexibility, adventure, problem-solving, personal satisfaction, etc.

There are also several areas where you should focus your efforts to make sure your sail goes off without a hitch: planning, skill acquisition (especially reefing and docking), safety equipment upgrades, etc.

This week I am trying out a few new things including a video podcast. Yikes.

Today I am giving you some tools, skills and books to check out to kick off 2024 on the right foot. Here are a couple book recommendations, an essential knot recommendation, sail trim thoughts and docking maneuver to master. Enjoy!

Alright we are finally wrapping up our Sail Series!! Talking about types of fabrics used for sails as well as different cuts that your sailmaker may suggest depending on your sailing goals. Enjoy!

This week I am talking about my process to find a match made in heaven! Finding the right sailmaker can go a long way. I have seen many sailors spend a lot of money and end up with so-so sails. Not good!

coming soon!

This week I am diving into all things sails! I talk about:

- different foresails

- sail parts

- typical wear spots

- basic checks to perform regularly

- best practices to help keep your sails in good working order

Will continue with more info next week too! Enjoy!

I have been MIA for a little bit as Spindrift has been keeping me on my toes! I fix one thing, and 5 more break requiring my attention. I have not been following my own advice and I have been caught up in the weeds! No more I say!

So this week I sat down, wrote a list, and came up with my strategy. This is nothing new for me as I am a list queen. But thought I would share some of the thoughts around creating some resilience in the world of boat maintenance...

1. prioritize

2. brainstorm solutions

3. dooms day planning

4. adapt & fix

5. reflect, review and appreciate

See you next week!

Coming soon!