Akron Power Squadron Sail Class

Sail 102 Contents

Chapter

1.  Wind Forces
2.  Stability
3.  Balance
4.  Sail Shape
5.  Tuning the Rig
6.  Steering and Helmsmanship
7.  Spinnaker Handling
8.  Heavy Weather Sailing
9.  Storm Conditions
10.  Sailing Safety
11.  Sailboat Racing
12.  Race Management
13.  Navigation Rules II


“Sail 102” (nine weeks) builds upon this foundation, discussing, in layman's terms, the forces that make a sailboat 'go'.  The course also ties these concepts together, suggesting ways that you can make your boat handle better and sail faster. 

You'll learn about sail trim, “balancing” your boat, and heavy-weather techniques.  There’s even sections on “Spinnaker Handling” and “Sailboat Racing”.