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Sailing Basics:

Sailing Theory
A brief introduction to the physics of sailing.

Parts of a Boat
Learn about the different parts of a sailboat, and what each one does.

Points of Sail
Where is your boat heading?

Wind
A study on the importance of wind, and using it to your advantage.

Finding Your Way
Once you've learned the sailing basics, your next step should be navigating your sailboat.

 





Excerpts from "SAIL's Best Little Learn to Sail Book Ever" reprinted with permission from SAIL Magazine, 2002. Text and illustrations by Brad Dellenbaugh; edited by Amy Ullrich. Brad Dellenbaugh is an offshore sailing coach at the US Naval Academy, as well as a freelance artist and writer.
 
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