Sail
Sail is a complete sail course beginning with basic boat designs, rigging and sail processes for the non-sailor. The course proceeds into the physical aspects of sailing, sail applications, marlinespike, helmsmanship, and handling of more difficult sailing conditions, navigation rules, and an introduction to heavy weather sailing.The following topics are covered:Sailboat Rigs
Sail Plans
Boat Design and Hull Types
Standing Rigging
Sails
Running Rigging
Stability
Balance
Wind
Sail Shape
Preparing to Sail
Tuning the Rig
Steering and Helmsmanship
Sailing Upwind
Sailing Downwind
Spinnaker Handling
Heavy Weather Sailing
Storm Conditions
Docking and Anchoring
Marlinespike Seamanship
Sailing Safety
Navigation Rules
The next Sail Course is not scheduled
For more information contact:
Wayne Spraggins: 216-970-9277 wgsboat@cox.net
