Santana Sailing Blog
Learn about ALL the skills needed for sailing and seamanship, plus upcoming sailing adventures. We have knot tying videos, guidance on anchoring at Catalina Island, fun sailing videos and more.
Phone: (949) 939 8123
Email: setsail@santanasailing.com
Mailing Address: 65 S Pine Ave Ste 114, Long Beach, CA 90802
Marina Address: 450 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802
Getting Certified (SLC) – Lat 38 Letters
In the February 2019 issue of Latitude 38, page 28, the first entry is a letter from an experienced cruiser with questions about getting certified to charter in the Mediterranean. […]
The Best Way to Become a Better Sailor
Read Capt. Marc Hughston’s advice and anecdotes for the best way to become a better sailor.
Why sail the Sea of Cortez?
Why the Sea of Cortez? Stunning scenery, a good sailing breeze, warm water, uncrowded anchorages, abundant wildlife, and so much more.
Water in the Diesel – Ooops!
Which Deck Plate is That? This might happen to you one day. I’m glad in retrospect that it happened to me, and right at the start of a trip I […]
What happens after you change that shredded impeller? Clean out the heat exchanger!
Sharp Eye on the Temperature Guage If you read my last guest blog, you’ll remember that I was over the moon about being able to change the oil on our […]
Can she change the oil? Yes, she can!
Learning the Basics I’m a boat owner. So, I am either going to learn how to do some basic maintenance myself or rob a bank to have a professional do it. Since […]
Sail the Amalfi Coast of Italy? Certo!
Okay, I am going to tell you right off the bat, I lived in Italy for 12 years so I am totally prejudiced. I LOVE ITALY! I love the food, the people, […]
Why Santana Sailing and NauticEd?
Click here to download a PDF of this article Something has you curious about us, and you want to know more. You are likely asking yourself, why not go with […]
My SMB was out on a Meetup Sail, flying the chute
The Sun, Fun, and Sailing in OC Meetup goes out regularly, and we fly the chute every chance we get. See the details Here. Gail is a regular and loves […]
Sat Comm & Weather Made Easier
Hi Sailors, Happy New Year! In this newsletter I have a gift for you: 2 FREE sailing courses from NauticEd (Click Here). I also have a story from my Sea […]