Instructional Videos: Sailing Basics

We've scoured the web to find the best of the "how-to" sail videos available. Take a look.

Sailing Tips from Captain Jack: Backing Out of a Slip Single-Handed

Captain Jack shows us how to back out of a slip single-handed. Watch video.

Sailing Tips from Captain Jack: Reducing Heel

Captain Jack discusses reducing heel. Watch video.

Basic Sailing Skills: Stopping Your Sailboat

Demonstration for stopping your sailboat while under sail. Watch video.

Coming About or Tacking

Demonstration of coming about or tacking. Watch video.

Spinnaker Handling for the Cruiser

Spinnaker Handling Demonstration for Cruisers by Southern Sailing. Watch video.

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