Graham Sharp

Defining the problem Most boats have more than one battery, or bank of batteries; one is used for starting the engine, the other to power the boat systems, such as lights, navigation instruments, fridges, invertors and even charge your phones. When sailing they should be kept separated so that the boats systems don’t run the starter battery down, but they should also be able to be cross connected in the case of an emergency. They also need charging from the various charging sources, such...

Sailing is such an intense all-encompassing activity with so much to know and remember, make the use of lists a common part of your everyday procedures. One of the biggest issues in safety at seas is overconfidence which can lead to poor decision-making, underestimating risks and ultimately negligence, so make sure you grab your list and tick everything off each time you sail, with both new and old crews alike. Let’s start with a safety checklist, go through this with your crew every time...

After seven successful years Satori Sailing founder Capt. James Ashton has recently sold the company to Graham Sharp, one of the current instructors. Capt. James, who is looking to take some time off from professional sailing, said; “It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come since I founded Satori Sailing in 2019 with just me and my beloved Capri 22, SATORI. Seven years later, alongside an incredible team of captain/instructors, we’ve helped hundreds of people achieve their sailing...