3. Understanding the points of sail

 

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This course is designed to help you assess the wind direction, to understand and to take you through the different points of sail. This online course also covers examples of various points of sail while covering a simple sailing course and further sailing terminology .

 

The course objectives is to:

  • Be able to assess the wind directions
  • Understand the various points of sail
  • Apply the points of sail when sailing
  • Learn important sailing terms
  • Learn the most important priorities rules at sea
  • Know the variances in sailing a course upwind and downwind
  • Be aware of the process of setting up a pole

      

At the end of this course, you will be able to understand the various points of sail and recognize how to best set your sails depending on the wind angle.

 

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To increase your awareness on all aspects of trimming, we recommend that you also take course 4 to prepare for your first sailing experience.

 

 

For further information about course 4, select it from the 'Top 5 rated courses' below.

 

Training Material

  • Course 3 'Understanding the points of sail' - Summary of learning
  • Course 3 'Understanding the points of sail'

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