Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • A Message from Your Instructor

    • Before We Begin...
  • 2

    Let's get started!

    • Duties of the Skipper

    • Duties of the Crew

    • Chapter Review
  • 3

    Getting Ready for Sailing

    • Chapter Overview

    • Parts of a Boat

    • Standing and Running Rigging

    • The Sails

    • Fittings and Hardware on a Boat
  • 4

    Orientation on the Boat

    • Chapter Overview

    • Positions Relative to the Boat

    • Where's the Wind?

    • Points of Sail
  • 5

    Let's Go Sailing!

    • Chapter Overview

    • Sail Trim

    • Tacking

    • Gybing

    • Sailing by the Lee
  • 6

    Let's Get Weather Wise!

    • Chapter Overview

    • Marine Weather Information

    • Choosing Appropriate Clothing for the Conditions
  • 7

    Next Steps...

    • Congrats! Here's what's next...

    • More resources for you

    • Before you go...