How Boats Sail

Understand the science behind how boats sail and why they can sail into the wind

Parts of a Sailing Boat

The names of different parts of the inside and outside of a boat

Parts of a Sail

The names of different parts of a main sail

Points of Sail

The direction a boat is sailing in relation to where the wind is coming from

Relative Terms

When sailing we describe things in relation to the boat or wind. If somebody shouts "Collision AHead", you're going to want to know where to look

Rules of the Road

Standardize rules and practices for all vessels to prevent collisions

Tack: Starboard vs Port

Tack is an alignment of the boat to the wind. It's a very basic term in sailing that should be understood early on

Terminology

A glossary of sailing terminology

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