Sailing

Learn to Sail Online

Stuck inside? Learn to sail online with American Sailing Association’s free and fun sailing course.

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Man Overboard Rescue Demo

Watch US Sailing demonstrate a rescue for Person in Water (PIW) with Jim Cooney, aboard his Comanche.

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Currents, Water Quality, and Racing

US Sailing Team athlete Nora Brugman covers the basics of tides and currents and the effects they can have on your sailing venue and strategy. Learn more about how the water we sail on is dynamic and keeping it clean is important.

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Sailing Basics

3 videos from US SAILING

How a Sail Works
Parts of a Boat
Parts of a Rig
Points of a Sail

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USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festivals

Every year 4,000+ young sailors join in the fun and excitement of Junior Olympic Sailing Festivals.

These events improve racing skills, connect young sailors with new friends and serve as a gateway to future opportunities in the sport.

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Free Online Sailing Courses

HOW THE SAILS WORK
HOW THE RULES ON-THE-WATER WORK
FREE LOGBOOK

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The Trigonometry of Sailing

If you want to sail upwind fast, you better understand Trigonometry. Find out why in this video by Waterlust.