Sailing Basics
Reading a Points-of-Sail Diagram Starts with the Wind Arrow
Understand a points-of-sail diagram by following the wind arrow, then test the labels with a simple paper exercise before your next lesson.
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Clear introductions to the language and everyday ideas of sailing.
Sailing Basics
Nautical Miles and Knots: The Small Difference That Changes the Calculation
Learn how nautical miles and knots differ, work through a simple distance example, and keep units clear when reading about sailing.
Sailing Basics
Build a Sailing Glossary You Will Actually Use
Make unfamiliar sailing vocabulary easier to remember with short definitions, contrasts and examples connected to what you read or observe.
Sailing Basics
Port and starboard: a simple way to remember the difference
Learn what port and starboard mean, why they stay fixed when you turn around, and a simple dockside exercise for remembering both sides.