Sail
This site is provided as a means of communications with the USPS National Boat Handling Committee (BHCom). We welcome your questions and comments on our modules, Learning Guides, and associated materials.
R/C Wilber G. Hugli, SN
Stf/C John Bennett, SN
Stf/C Robert R. Palmer, SN
Stf/C Lawrence Rathbun, AP
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Sail 2009 is now being shipped from USPS Headquarters. The Squadron Materials Catalog has been updated with the new item numbers. (31 May 09)
Sail Description
Sail 2009, replacing Sail 101/102, 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.
Downloadable Material
Sail 101/102 Graphics
Graphics that can be used with the Sail 101/102 modules are available online from the Sail Graphics web page.
Sail 101/102 Module Updates
The latest Sail 101/102 module updates are available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format by clicking on the appropriate topic below.
- Instructors Manual (269KB)
- Student Manual Basic Sail 101 (88KB)
- Student Manual Advanced Sail 102 (172KB)
Questions or Comments?
If you have any questions or comments about the Sail course, please contact the National Boat Handling Committee chairman by e-mail, phone or postal service mail. Please be sure to keep your SEO and/or DEO advised of any correspondence you may have with the National committee. Addresses for the National BHCom chairman are listed in The ENSIGN and on the Committee Chairpersons page.
We will try to answer your questions as soon as possible, but please allow 5 working days for an answer.
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