Sail Course: Great Blue Hill Squadron

Sail

This course is only open to USPS members.

Instructors:	Martin Becker Email: mdbgkb (at) aol (dot) com
Next Start Dates:	Part I: To be announced Part II: To be announced
Duration:	12 weekly sessions
Location:	Instuctor's home (Westwood)
Fee	$70.00 members $90.00 non-members $55.00 auditing only
For Info:	Complete information and enrollment form (.pdf) Or contact Don Johnstone or Vin Kajunski

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Course Description

Sail covers the fine points of sailing and sailboats. It helps the sailor understand the forces acting on his boat and how to maximize its performance. This understanding can also help the power boater in coexisting with sailboats. The course is composed of two modules, which are taught consecutively.

Sail 101: Basic Sail

Sailboat Rigs
Sail Plans
Boat Design and Hull Types
Sails
Standing Rigging
Running Rigging
Wind
Preparing to Sail
Sailing Upwind
Sailing Downwind
Docking and Anchoring
Marlinspike Seamanship
Navigation Rules I

Sail 102: Advanced Sail

Wind Forces
Stability
Balance
Sail Shape
Tuning the Rig
Steering and Helmsmanship
Spinnaker Handling
Heavy Weather Sailing
Storm Conditions
Sailing Safety
Sailboat Racing
Race Management
Navigation Rules II