Sailing

This Sailing  course will afford the student a very solid grounding in the components, physics of movement, general boat operation, knots, fair & heavy weather sailing, safety, navigation rules,  cruising, and even some racing knowledge for those inclined to be competitive.  An excellent way to prep for the next step of learning on-water.

Table of Contents

Part 1 The Boat

  1. Sailboat Rigs
  2. Sail Plans
  3. Boat Design and Hull Types
  4. Standing Rigging
  5. Sails
  6. Running Rigging

Part 2 Forces

  1. Stability
  2. Balance
  3. Wind
  4. Sail Shape
  5. Preparing to Sail

Part 3 Techniques of Sailing

  1. Tuning the Rig
  2. Steering and Helmsmanship
  3. Sailing Upwind
  4. Sailing Downwind
  5. Spinnaker Handling
  6. Heavy Weather Sailing
  7. Storm Condition

Part 4 Boat Operation

  1. Docking and Anchoring
  2. Marlinspike Seamanship
  3. Sailing Safety
  4. Navigation Rules

Appendices

  1. Sailboat Racing
  2. Race Management
  3. Glossary
  4. Canadian Rules and Regulations
  5. United States Rules and Regulations
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