The Seamanship Sail Course provides the knowledge required to operate a sailboat safely in most conditions. Building upon the skills gained in Piloting, this course will acquaint the beginner sailor with day-sailing in protected waters, and allow experienced sailors to sharpen their skills.

Emphasis is placed on how a sailboat works and the special terminology associated with sailboats and sailing, as well as practical seamanship. While there is no chart work or navigation, the particular problems of piloting under sail, and making progress to windward are discussed.

Expose the mysteries of sailboat systems and handling. Sign up for the Seamanship Sail Course today.     

• Spars and Rigging

• Sails

• Theory of Sail Action

• Balance Under Sail

• Getting Under Way

• Under Way

• Sail Trim

• Piloting Under Sail

• Cruising Under Sail—Day Sailers

• Cruising Under Sail—Keel Boat

• Racing

• Fire Extinguishers

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