Beginners Guide to Sailing - An Introduction

Tack and Jibe

Fantastic video!! Thank you!

sailing is a honorable ancient pursuit...

awesome, i believe i truly understand the basics, thank you sir...

do any one knows how we tack with ballon on sailing?

Thanks, It was clear and easy to memorize.

Taking into consideration this is an introduction to sailing for novices, I can appreciate the statement “Sail boats can go in all directions, just not straight into the wind.” However, if I were doing this video instruction I would be a little more accurate—without confusing the novice, by simply stating that “Sail boats can go in all directions, but very few can sustain movement straight up wind. Most can sail only up to 30 to 45 degrees off the wind”. Needless to say, there are sailboats (including land yachts) that sail directly into the wind. They’ve existed for at least 40 years. I think a novice can be clearly informed about sailing upwind without misleading them into believing that sailing directly upwind is not possible (contrary to virtually all the sailing theory books written before the 21st century).

Cool Video !

thank you for the info.

Great explanation!

excellent video! I understood your instructions.

Excellent! Nice voice (and pace) to listen too, thanks

Thanks for the video

Very useful, thanks.

yarrrr!

Very clear explanations. Well done, mate! Minor correction: trimming or easing a sail may change its shape but the main purpose is to adjust the relationship of the sail to the wind. As you hint, the kicker (boom vang) and other lines attached to the sail are used to change its shape. Obviously I know you know that but misspoke. That very minor error aside, it's a real gift to be able to explain things clearly. Thanks for sharing!

VERY .Helpful thank and thanks again and again
god bless you

Great video, Thanks.

Have no idea how I got here, but thanks, the instructions are clear:)

When you want to stop the boat, can't you just let the sail go instead of turning into the wind? Great video btw, learned alot! Cheers!