We know that learning to sail can be overwhelming and there is a lot to take in. In an effort to help, we’ve created a series of “Bite Sized Lessons” taken straight out of our textbooks – Sailing Made Easy and Coastal Cruising Made Easy.
In this lesson we learn how tell tales behave in different conditions, and how to use them to keep your sails trimmed efficiently.
Planning to take your yacht abroad for the first time? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from obtaining visas and skipper certification to organizing crucial documents and understanding clearance procedures. Prepare months in advance to ensure a smooth, hassle-free sailing adventure to your dream destination.
Planning your first Sailing charter vacation can be as easy as asking; Where do you want to sail? Who is going to sail with you? How much do you want to pay? However, once you get past the obvious planning logistics the not so obvious questions arise.
Join Julie Cappelli, of Pelagic Cruising Services, as she breaks down tips for mastering the secrets of successful cruising. Learn essential skills from sailing basics to self-sufficiency, and gain insights on boat selection and preparation. And don’t miss the opportunity to hear directly from the author, transformed full-time sailor from landlubber, at the Annapolis Sailboat Show October 11, 2024!
Once you decide that you want to learn to sail you might be trying to navigate the sailing certifications available to you. This should help clear up the sailing education process. If you have some sailing experience you can always ask your sailing school about “challenging” a course. If they offer the challenge option you can sit for the test
Most of us sailors are sitting at our desks attempting to work while fantasizing about sailing. The weekend can’t come soon enough and that bareboat charter vacation is still just a dream. Don’t fantasize about sailing, do something about it! Let’s learn something about sailing instead. The American Sailing Association has a series of free videos with tips and instructions
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