Sail (Sa)

No prerequisites. The course is now offered in 2 modules:

Sail 101 - Basic Sail
Introduces the student to the basics of sailing.
Topics include:
-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

Offered as needed

Sail 102 - Advanced Sail
Prerequisite Sail 101. Moves on to more advanced concepts.
Topics include:
-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

Offered as needed