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Free online courseLearn How To Sail

Duration of the online course: 1 hours and 13 minutes

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Learn How To Sail with Nautilus Sailing, a comprehensive online course covering essential sailing skills, tailored for all experience levels. Start your journey today!

In this free course, learn about

  • Core Sailing Foundations
  • Boat Handling Under Sail and Power
  • Mooring, Safety, and Seamanship Basics
  • Catamaran and Knots Mastery

Course Description

Embark on a journey to mastering the art of sailing with the Learn How To Sail course by Nautilus Sailing. This comprehensive online course is designed for anyone eager to learn the essentials of sailing, offering a structured approach that caters to both novices and those with some basic sailing experience.

The course unfolds through an engaging Sailing Basics Video Series, covering critical skills every sailor should know. Begin with sail trim fundamentals, an essential aspect of sailing that ensures your sails work efficiently with the wind. Progress with confidence as you learn the hands-on technique of raising the mainsail, a vital skill for setting out on any marine expedition.

Expand your knowledge on the intricacies of handling a genoa as you discover foolproof methods to furl this crucial sail smoothly. Transition seamlessly into maneuvering techniques with lessons on tacking and gybing, ensuring you can change direction effectively while under sail.

Beyond the basics, the course delves into practical dockside skills, covering essential docking techniques to make arriving at and leaving a berth a breeze. Master the art of anchoring, enhancing your ability to secure your vessel in place safely.

Explore advanced maneuvers such as picking up a mooring and executing a man overboard drill, critical skills for increasing safety and proficiency at sea. Further, the course features a specialized catamaran masterclass focusing on raising the mainsail and executing tacking with precision, providing insights unique to sailing catamarans.

Designed for flexibility, this course is ideal for those who want to expand their sailing skills at their own pace, with a rich array of resources and expert guidance. Whether you dream of day sailing or aspire to embark on longer voyages, this course lays a strong foundation for all your sailing endeavors.

Course content

  • Video class: How To Sail: Sail Trim Basics -- Sailing Basics Video Series 06m
  • Exercise: On a beam reach, where should the foot of the genoa be relative to the lifelines for proper trim?
  • Video class: How To Sail: Raising The Mainsail -- Sailing Basics Video Series 07m
  • Exercise: Before hoisting the mainsail, what should the helmsman do to prevent the sail cars from binding?
  • Video class: How To Sail: How To Furl A Genoa - Sailing Basics Video Series 05m
  • Exercise: Safest method to furl a genoa as wind increases
  • Video class: How To Sail: Tacking and Gybing -- Sailing Basics Video Series 07m
  • Exercise: What is the most important preparation step for a safe, controlled jibe?
  • Video class: How To Sail: Docking Technique - Sailing Basics Video Series 06m
  • Exercise: Best approach to docking under power
  • Video class: How To Sail: Anchoring How To - Sailing Basics Video Series 11m
  • Exercise: Calculating Proper Scope with Keel and Freeboard
  • Video class: How To Sail: How To Pick Up A Mooring - Sailing Basics Video Series 06m
  • Exercise: Which approach best ensures a smooth and safe pickup of a mooring ball?
  • Video class: How To Sail: Man Overboard Drill - Sailing Basics Video Series 05m
  • Exercise: During a crew overboard recovery under power, how far should you motor past the person before turning upwind for the approach
  • Video class: SAILING MASTERCLASS - Online Catamaran Course Learn To Sail 02m
  • Exercise: What is the recommended first step to begin your sailing journey with Nautilus Sailing?
  • Video class: 6 knots to know 06m
  • Exercise: Which knot is best for securing a dinghy to a dock post?
  • Video class: Catamaran Masterclass RAISING THE MAINSAIL 03m
  • Exercise: When hoisting the mainsail, which wrinkle pattern indicates the halyard tension is too loose?
  • Video class: Catamaran Masterclass TACKING 101 04m
  • Exercise: At what angle to the wind should the helmsman finish the turn before straightening out when tacking a catamaran to avoid wind veining

This free course includes:

1 hours and 13 minutes of online video course

Digital certificate of course completion (Free)

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