Here’s a drill to sharpen your puff response techniques. Most sailors know about “ease/hike/trim,” but many do not execute it well in different wind conditions. The No-Hike Hands Drill will help train your hands to respond correctly in a variety…
Sailing School Activities
Sailing school activities, including lesson plans, videos, drills, enrichment materials, and more for youth sailing instruction. This tag search will get you access to over 130 resources. Includes individual sailing school activities, as well as comprehensive curriculum documents.
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When I was starting out racing on our tiny lake, a mentor told me to look for more wind near the shore in light air. This appeared to be true frequently, but as with many rules of thumb in sailing,…
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Sailors commonly talk about the sea breeze. This leaves lake sailors feeling left out. So, we asked Chelsea Carlson, of Sea Tactics, to educate us on the lake breeze. A professional meteorologist, Chelsea provides sailors with weather forecasting, online courses,…
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In this article, we’ll highlight rules 61 – 63 regarding protests, hearings, redress from a sailor’s point of view. These rules are in part 5 of the racing rules of sailing. This series updates the Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) #FairSailing…
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Part 4 (Rules 40 – 56) of the Racing Rules of Sailing covers other requirements while racing. In this article, we’ll highlight rules 43 and 44 – Exoneration and Penalties at the Time of the Incident. We’ll cover additional part…
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Part 3 (Rules 25 – 37) of the Racing Rules of Sailing covers conduct of a race. These rules are important for both sailors and the race committee. In this article, we’ll highlight the items important to sailors. This series…