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.
Optimist Mast Rake and Downwind Heel This great article from Optimist Team Gnarly uses clear illustrations to explain balancing the […]
Optimist Mast Rake and Downwind Heel – Balance Your Helm Read Post »
There are lots of Optimist tuning guides available. We’ve put together a collection of the most informative guides from major
Optimist Sailmakers and Manufacturers Tuning Guides Read Post »
Video narrated by Sarah Ayton and Saskia Clark on upwind sailing, steering, tacking, trapeze technique. Notice the emphasis on
Upwind Sailing Tips by Sarah Ayton & Saskia Clark Read Post »
Narrated video about downwind sailing in a 470, including spinnaker hoist, skipper.crew roles, spinnaker trim, sailing low in the puffs,
Downwind Sailing and Gybing Tips from Sarah Ayton Read Post »
Sailing Terms Do you know what “about” means in the term “come about?” Or “avast?” The link below presents the most
Sailing Terms from L-36.com Read Post »
