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Sail 101 & 102
Prerequisites: Sail 101 & 102 is open to active USPS members that have successfully completed one of the following classes:
or Equivalent Boating Safety Class
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
Sail 101 & 102 Course Schedule
| When: |
Date: TBD Time: 7:00 - 9:00 |
| Where: | TBD Course Fee $34.00 |
| Instructor: | Murray Laidley, P |
| Contact: |
P/C Elaine Matthews, P 425-327-8210 |
| Date | Sections | Subject |
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| 1 |
Sailboat Rigs Sail Plans Boat Design and Hull Types Sails |
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| 2 |
Standing Rigging Running Rigging Wind |
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| 3 |
Preparing to Sail Sailing Upwind Sailing Downwind |
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| 4 |
Docking and Anchoring Marlinespike Seamanship Navigation Rules |
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| 5 | EXAM |
| Date | Sections | Subject |
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| 1 |
Wind Forces Stability Balance |
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| 2 |
Sail Shape Tuning the Rig Steering and Helmsmanship Spinnaker Handling |
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| 3 |
Heavy Weather Sailing Storm Conditions Sailing Safety |
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| 4 |
Sailboat Racing Race Management Navigation Rules II |
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| 5 |
EXAM |