Sailing: General Information
It can be tricky to find a good source for basic instructions and advice on such a wide topic as sailing. In this section of
Sailingahead.com, I try to provide you with a good introductory overview on
the hobby.
It should be anything between a beginner’s guide – your virtual first lesson to this sport – as well as a reference for more experienced sailors. The theory of sailing will be covered briefly, as
I would like to emphasize the practical aspects of the sport.
I structured this subsection according to both fields of interest and levels of expertise.
I am currently working on the expansion of the topics covered, please be patient and come back frequently!
Of General Interest for Sailors...
A Short History of Sailing: comes in
Part I and
Part II
Weather: What to keep in mind
Tides and Tidal Currents: An Introduction
Glossary of Sailing Terms
Sailing By - The Sound of the Shipping
Forecast
The Early History of Ice Sailing
An Introduction to Land Sailing
An Introduction to Catamaran Sailing
Getting Started: Online Lessons for Sailing Beginners
In Theory: The Science of Sailing
Clothing checklist: How to dress on a boat
Parts of a Boat: What sailing vessels are
made of
Gear checklist: What to bring when
heading offshore
Orienting yourself: Directions on a boat
Keeping Control of your Dinghy
The "Points of Sailing"
How to Start Racing a Sailboat
The "ColRegs": Avoiding Collisions at Sea
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