Prerequisites: Sail are open to all Active USPS Members and Family Members
This course provides a thorough study of the terminology of sailing:
Types of hulls
Rigs
Sail-plans
Running rigging
Standing rigging
Adjustment and tuning of running and standing rigging
Sailboat marlinspike
The dynamics of sailing are covered including:
- Hull and water forces caused by wind and waves
- Forces versus balance
- Sailing techniques
- Points of sail
- Sail handling
- Sailing under various conditions from light air to storm survival
- Boat operations and emergency techniques unique to sailboats
| Class No. | Date | Homework | Sections | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1, 2, 3 | |||
| 2 | 1, 2, 3 | 4, 5, 6 | ||
| 3 | 4, 5, 6 | 7, 8, 9, 10 | ||
| 4 | 7, 8, 9, 10 | 11, 12, 13 | ||
| 5 | 11, 12, 13 | Mid-term Exam |
| 6 | 1, 2, 3 | |||
| 7 | 1, 2, 3 | 4, 5, 6 | ||
| 8 | 4, 5, 6 | 7, 8, 9 | ||
| 9 | 7, 8, 9 | 10, 11, 12, 13 | ||
| 10 | 10, 11, 12, 13 | Review | ||
| 11 | Final Exam | |||