Beginner's Guide to Sailing
A 13-part course with Tim Hore Sailaboat.tv
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Learn to sail a small boat with Sailaboat. We show you the basic steps to be able to sail a small boat in fair weather conditions. We show how to rig and launch, how to get going, turn around and return to shore. At Sailaboat we are film makers and... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 15 min
- Lessons 13
- Attachments 13
- Exercises 44
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73 CQ
13 Lessons in This Course
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13 minFREEOutdoors lesson 1Free7 CQ
If you are a beginner sailor, knowing the parts of the boat is an important first step. Try this lesson and learn sailing terms and essential sailor’s knots.
If you are a beginner sailor, knowing the parts of the boat is an important first step. Try this lesson and learn sailing terms and essential sailor’s knots.
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14 minOutdoors lesson 28 CQ
Before you rig up your boat and sail, there are several things you need to consider. In this lesson, learn about environment, rules, and safety guidelines.
Before you rig up your boat and sail, there are several things you need to consider. In this lesson, learn about environment, rules, and safety guidelines.
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9 minOutdoors lesson 35 CQ
As a follow-up to the lesson covering terminology and knots, here, learn how to rig a typical sailboat! The techniques addressed apply to most modern vessels.
As a follow-up to the lesson covering terminology and knots, here, learn how to rig a typical sailboat! The techniques addressed apply to most modern vessels.
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7 minOutdoors lesson 44 CQ
Now that you have your sea legs, and you know the basic technique, try this lesson and learn to identify the angles to the wind at which a boat can sail.
Now that you have your sea legs, and you know the basic technique, try this lesson and learn to identify the angles to the wind at which a boat can sail.
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14 minOutdoors lesson 58 CQ
Sailing requires constant awareness of conditions on and off the boat. In this lesson, learn the six factors you must identify at all times when sailing.
Sailing requires constant awareness of conditions on and off the boat. In this lesson, learn the six factors you must identify at all times when sailing.
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9 minOutdoors lesson 65 CQ
If you are setting sail from a beach, try this lesson, and review how to launch a boat from the shore, including identifying and adapting to wind conditions.
If you are setting sail from a beach, try this lesson, and review how to launch a boat from the shore, including identifying and adapting to wind conditions.
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6 minOutdoors lesson 74 CQ
Getting on the water and sailing is not the only skill set you need to master. In this lesson, learn to return to a beach, and avoid hazards and boat damage.
Getting on the water and sailing is not the only skill set you need to master. In this lesson, learn to return to a beach, and avoid hazards and boat damage.
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10 minOutdoors lesson 86 CQ
As you advance your sailing, learning how to launch from a pontoon is an important skill! In this lesson, review launching and recovering a boat from pontoons.
As you advance your sailing, learning how to launch from a pontoon is an important skill! In this lesson, review launching and recovering a boat from pontoons.
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11 minOutdoors lesson 96 CQ
This is the day you have been waiting for: your first sail! In this lesson, learn to start and stop the boat, how to steer, and how to turn around.
This is the day you have been waiting for: your first sail! In this lesson, learn to start and stop the boat, how to steer, and how to turn around.
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9 minOutdoors lesson 105 CQ
Turning around with the sailboat passing through the wind is called tacking. If you are unfamiliar with the term, try this lesson and learn how to turn a boat!
Turning around with the sailboat passing through the wind is called tacking. If you are unfamiliar with the term, try this lesson and learn how to turn a boat!
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7 minOutdoors lesson 114 CQ
Now that you are familiar with tacking, it is time to learn how to turn the boat when moving away from the wind. In this lesson, learn about Gybing!
Now that you are familiar with tacking, it is time to learn how to turn the boat when moving away from the wind. In this lesson, learn about Gybing!
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12 minOutdoors lesson 127 CQ
If you want to pick up some speed when sailing, it’s time to learn how to use the Spinnaker! Learn about Asymmetric Spinnakers, and Gybing procedures.
If you want to pick up some speed when sailing, it’s time to learn how to use the Spinnaker! Learn about Asymmetric Spinnakers, and Gybing procedures.
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7 minOutdoors lesson 134 CQ
In sailing, everyone capsizes, and you will, too! Prepare for the inevitable with this lesson, and learn what you need to do when you capsize.
In sailing, everyone capsizes, and you will, too! Prepare for the inevitable with this lesson, and learn what you need to do when you capsize.
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13135 min13-part Outdoors course73 CQ
Through simple graphics and crystal clear onboard footage, Tim Hore from Sailaboat.tv shows you everything you need to start sailing. Explore the parts of a sailboat, learn how to maintain a safe environment among other boats, and more. Once you've mastered the basics, follow along with Tim as he breaks down all of the skills you'll need once you are afloat (including how to deal with a capsized boat). Get ready to sail out and enjoy the open water!
Through simple graphics and crystal clear onboard footage, Tim Hore from Sailaboat.tv shows you everything you need to start sailing. Explore the parts of a sailboat, learn how to maintain a safe environment among other boats, and more. Once you've mastered the basics, follow along with Tim as he breaks down all of the skills you'll need once you are afloat (including how to deal with a capsized boat). Get ready to sail out and enjoy the open water!
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634 min6-part Camping course20 CQ
Learn how to build an outdoor shelter from debris, start a fire without a match, make an animal trap--and more in this empowering outdoor survival skills course that could potentially save your life.
with Tom McElroyLearn how to build an outdoor shelter from debris, start a fire without a match, make an animal trap--and more in this empowering outdoor survival skills course that could potentially save your life.
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927 min9-part Outdoors course19 CQ
In this course, refresh and update your outdoor navigation abilities by reviewing how to read a map using the UTM system, examine topo map features, use a compass, utilize your GPS features, and more!
with Just TrailsIn this course, refresh and update your outdoor navigation abilities by reviewing how to read a map using the UTM system, examine topo map features, use a compass, utilize your GPS features, and more!
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10110 min10-part Camping course61 CQ
Itching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
with Tom McElroyItching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Before you go, learn everything that you need to know to prepare your backpack, clothing, campsite, and more.
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12118 min12-part Outdoors course65 CQSurfing Techniques for Improved PaddlingA 12-part course with Surfing Paddling Technique Expert Rob Case
Catch more waves with less effort! This course explains how the surfboard, body position, fitness, and paddling techniques affect your ability to paddle efficiently. Learn useful drills along the way!
Catch more waves with less effort! This course explains how the surfboard, body position, fitness, and paddling techniques affect your ability to paddle efficiently. Learn useful drills along the way!
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1052 min10-part Sports course31 CQ
Learn how to play baseball from the guys who do it for a living! In this course, MLB professionals and second basemen Brandon Phillips, Howie Kendrick, and Chris Getz provide invaluable tips for improving your hitting and fielding. Find your batting stance and practice essential skills like catching pop-ups, turning double plays, and stealing bases. Practice those major league skills -- and start playing!
with Pro Tips4ULearn how to play baseball from the guys who do it for a living! In this course, MLB professionals and second basemen Brandon Phillips, Howie Kendrick, and Chris Getz provide invaluable tips for improving your hitting and fielding. Find your batting stance and practice essential skills like catching pop-ups, turning double plays, and stealing bases. Practice those major league skills -- and start playing!
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1147 min11-part Soccer course29 CQ
With Major League Soccer more popular than ever, it’s time to up your game! Get coaching from two U.S. national team veterans: forward Abby Wambach and midfielder Cobi Jones. Wambach, an Olympic gold medalist and 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year, teaches basic shooting, power shots, and penalty kicks, along with her specialty: headers! Then, former Premier League player and National Soccer Hall of Fame member Jones builds ball handling and passing skills with soccer drills!
with Pro Tips4UWith Major League Soccer more popular than ever, it’s time to up your game! Get coaching from two U.S. national team veterans: forward Abby Wambach and midfielder Cobi Jones. Wambach, an Olympic gold medalist and 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year, teaches basic shooting, power shots, and penalty kicks, along with her specialty: headers! Then, former Premier League player and National Soccer Hall of Fame member Jones builds ball handling and passing skills with soccer drills!
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401217 min40-part Basketball course626 CQ
A collection of basketball workouts, all easily done from the comfort of home (or your driveway!)
with 4CITY BasketballA collection of basketball workouts, all easily done from the comfort of home (or your driveway!)
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321 min3-part Golf course12 CQ
Want to get better at golf chip shots? In this golfing course, learn how to set up for, plan for, and swing the best chip shot you can muster, and improve your overall golf game!
with Peter KnightWant to get better at golf chip shots? In this golfing course, learn how to set up for, plan for, and swing the best chip shot you can muster, and improve your overall golf game!
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939 min9-part Boxing course23 CQ
In this course with trainer Johnny from Expert Boxing, learn how to slip punches, make effective feints, and use evasive footwork and head movements so you can be a powerful, commanding fighter.
with ExpertBoxingIn this course with trainer Johnny from Expert Boxing, learn how to slip punches, make effective feints, and use evasive footwork and head movements so you can be a powerful, commanding fighter.