Your Pocket Sailing Instructor Podcast9 Feb 2023

#43: Beating the Winter Blues - how I stay engaged in my sailing over the winter!

Alright winter sucks for us northern sailors! True, I am lucky that my boat is in the water, but it's cold! I haven't sailed in months and I'm going through withdrawal! So, I thought I would let you in on my "happy list". The list of things that I do throughout the winter to keep me looking forward to next season and making sure I'm ready to make the most of it! Enjoy!

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A list of things to do...

As always I have a variety of ideas for you to keep the sailing love alive during the winter. Hopefully you find a couple ideas that work for you!

Read a good sailing book!
Learn a new knot! Animated Knots is great for this...
Gear checks - pull off your sails, check for wear and tear.
Canvass replacement - do you need to fix or replace anything for your dodger/bimini?
Take measurements for new sails if you have access to your boat
Chart review & checking out some new sailing destinations!
Draw or sketch out some new anchorages... great way to get to know the specific area
Take a course! Lots of online courses are available... Google it!
Inventory: spare parts, engine parts, tools, first aid kits, electrical parts, etc.
YouTube: enjoy someone else's journey... Erik Aaderaa, Sailing Project Atticus, SV Delos
Go through personal sailing gear: base layers, shorts, pants, shoes, etc., see what needs to be updated/replaced
Make a birthday list! What are some of things you'd LOVE to have on your boat?
Winter boat sleepover! Climb up in there, grab a heater, a sleeping bag and have some slumber fun!
Create your diagrams! Create diagram of safety gear, spare tools/parts, thru hulls, electrical diagrams, etc.
Update your boat binder! Keep you manuals up to date...
Create a Pinterest board about reorganizing your boat...
Boat meal plan! Pull together some of your favourite recipes
Sew some boat sheets for your v-berth and bunks
Learn a new skill! Fiber glassing, engine maintenance, splicing, navigation, etc.

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