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davepamn | October 28, 2009 12:59 AM | in Science & Mathematics

Provide a brief explanation of how to sail a boat?

What is happening while sailing a sailboat?

How do you work the wind?

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BEST ANSWER chosen by asker | pixelsilva | October 28, 2009 02:09 AM

Instead explaining with words and diagrams how to sail a boat, why don´t you take a look at this short series of videos that will better explain the intricacies of sailing. Since the initiation on sailing will just take a weekend, we can call this basic introductory series: "Sailing 101 or Sailing for dummies".

Here the lessons by sailing expert Tyler Pierce from the Offshore Sailing School at Liberty Landing in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Remember, this are just the basics on two minute videos. Advance techniques and complex maneuvering will fill other video chapters)

The Parts of a Boat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSeIIrNBmJQ

Personal Flotation Devices & Life Jackets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNsMERxvdBo

Steering with the Tiller & Rudder.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25ILEDlMyjQ

Controlling the Sails.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaUZ6BsFeBU

Rigging the Main Sail.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p47o7LjJ9Tc

Hoisting the Main Sail.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5byPfsCmd8M

Unrolling the Jib.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzg0Z6_tAuI

Raising the Main Sail.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4RMfK1tdPs

Filling the Sails.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LfgpE0Ygis

Sailing with the Wind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfj_RsXztaE

Jibbing Techniques.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzbr5aFnRh4

Turning Away from the Wind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qj1GYQT400

Coming About or Tacking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTZw2mPm5FU

Right of Way & Other Boats.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXWSlGcKbBo

How to Tie a Cleat Knot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlYMkdX_duI

Hope this will come on handy.

source(s):
http://www.offshoresailing.com/

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davepamn | October 29, 2009 02:25 AM

Will you list ten fundamental basics to sailboating that will help under wind and the boat?

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pixelsilva | October 29, 2009 05:08 AM

Quick review of 10 beginner sailing basics:

1. Choose calm, uncrowded waters.
2. Choose a small boat to learn how to sail.
3. Begin on a boat rigged with one sail.
4. Follow sailing basics for safety.
5. Research tide, wind and weather conditions.
6. Become familiar with sail control.
7. Capsize on purpose.
8. Respect the boom.
9. Learn basic sailing terms.
10. Practice makes perfect.

link:

http://www.discoverboating.com/resources/article.aspx?id=244

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davepamn | October 29, 2009 03:10 PM

Thanks

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russb | October 28, 2009 01:18 AM

The best way to learn is to be taught by someone who sails, but in very very basic terms, you always need to keep your sail catching the wind and use the rudder to steer. It's easy to sail with the wind at your back, but sailing against the wind requires you to basically sail back and forth, catching the wind on the side of the boat and angling slightly into it - you go back and forth getting a litttle closer to the goal each time. Sailing a small boat (8 to 10 feet) is pretty easy and you should be able to pick it up in an hour or so.

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davepamn | October 29, 2009 03:08 PM

If you watch the vidoes provide by pixelsilva, the instructor gives a easy to understand overview of sailing. However, I would want an expert onboard while trying to navigate a sailboat for the first time.

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