Dinghy Sailing

Getting started.

1. Basic principles.

Parts of the boat.

The science of sailing.

Points of sail.

Choosing a dinghy.

Transporting dinghies.

Knots and ropes.

Essential gear.

2. Preparing to sail.

What to wear.

Rigging the boat.

Launching.

Rules of the road.

Understanding tides and currents.

Weather forecasting.

3. First sail.

Balance, sail, trim.

Tacking.

Gybing.

Capsize and recovery.

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