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 Lawrence Rathbun, AP

 

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Sail Module Descriptions

Sail 101 Basic Sail	Sail 102 Advanced 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 Marlinespike Seamanship Navigation Rules I	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

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Downloadable Material

 

Sail Graphics

Graphics that can be used with the Sail modules are available online from the Sail Graphics web page.

Sail Module Updates

The latest Sail 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)

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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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