Time and Tide Captain Services, LLC

A small knot with a big purpose.

Today’s on-the-water lesson: using a double sheet bend to safely extend a dinghy painter—simple, secure, and essential seamanship for every sailor.

Filmed in beautiful Caneel Bay, where every line you tie is part of the learning journey.

South Cardinal Mark spotted on station—guiding mariners to keep clear and pass safely to the south. A small buoy with a big job, standing watch where precision and awareness matter most. ⚓️

Sunrise at Leverick Bay Marina 🌅

For charterers exploring the North Sound, this is just the beginning—morning coffee runs to Saba Rock, waterfront dining at Bitter End Yacht Club, protected anchorages, snorkeling, and easy island hops all within reach. The BVI truly is one of the best classrooms on the water.

Backing in with a blind side

Even the most capable boats move through a marina at idle speed.

Slow speeds protect other vessels, reduce wake, and give you the control you need when space is tight — a simple habit that defines confident, professional boat handling.

Great seamanship always starts before you leave the dock.

Channel 9 isn’t just noise—it’s how you move the boat. A quick, clear VHF call to the bridge tender keeps traffic flowing and stress low. This is seamanship in the real world.

A small detail that makes a big difference.
Mounting the stern light high above the waterline ensures it stays visible at night—even with a dinghy on davits.

Good seamanship is often about thinking one step ahead and setting the boat up to be seen, not just sailed.

Floating docks may seem like a small detail, but they make a huge difference in seamanship and safety.

Because they rise and fall with the tide, floating docks keep step-on height consistent, lines working properly, and boarding predictable in all conditions. At places like Regatta Point, they create a calmer, more controlled learning environment — exactly what you want when building confidence, not fighting the dock.

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Docking a catamaran doesn’t have to be stressful. With the right fundamentals, a clear plan, and quality instruction up front, handling a power cat can be calm, controlled, and predictable.

One of our catchphrases is “captains are cheaper than Gelcoat”. A little education goes a long way toward confidence—and saves you from costly dock rash and repair bills later. 🚤⚓️

DM me to schedule a private docking lesson on your boat or to join one of our docking endorsement sessions.

“Mare’s tails and mackerel scales” isn’t just an old sailor’s rhyme—it’s a real weather lesson.

High, wispy cirrus clouds followed by rippled altocumulus often signal an approaching front and changing conditions. Knowing how to read the sky is part of true seamanship, and it starts long before the wind shifts. 🌤️⛵️