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Follow these sail tutorials to learn all about sail with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Sail, Sail if as a young sailor, and Gybe or jibe while sailing.

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How to sail

Sail

Interested in a sailboat? Want to learn how to sail? Tyler Pierce, Sail Instructor of the Offshore Sailing School at Liberty Landing ...more

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How to sail if as a young sailor

Sail if as a young sailor

Learn how to sail with this training video geared to young sailors. In 10 minutes you will have a great idea of how to start. The video uses ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to gybe or jibe while sailing

Gybe or jibe while sailing

In a jibe, the the stern of the boat is passed through the wind. both the mainsail and the jib have to be adjusted. Ideally, this maneuver ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
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How to roller furl the jib when sailing

Roller furl the jib when sailing

This video shows roller furling of a jib in 5 knots of wind. Mild tensing is kept on the jib's sheet to enable the jib to warp tightly ...more

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How to flake the mainsail when sailing

Flake the mainsail when sailing

Taking down the mainsail is also called flaking the mainsail over the boom. The mainsail is lowered and laid side to side over the top of ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
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How to tack while sailing

Tack while sailing

In the maneuver "Coming-About", the sailboat is turned by passing the bow of the boat through the wind. Only the jib has to be adjusted, by ...more

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How to quick turn when a man falls overboard while sailing

Quick turn when a man falls overboard while sailing

A quick-turn-rescue is easier for a beginner to perform. But requires ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 1
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How to tie a studding sail tack bend knot with animated help

Tie a studding sail tack bend knot with animated help

Learn how to tie a nautical knot, but not just any old knot... an ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to origami a sail boat

Origami a sail boat

It's time to have fun with paper and host Michael LaFosse has just the project for you in this how-to video. Watch as he gives you step by ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to rig no cam sails on a windsurfing kit

Rig no cam sails on a windsurfing kit

Check out this instructional wind surfing video that demonstrates how to rig your windsurfing sail with Nils Rosenblad, Naish sail designer ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
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How to do a sail and body 360 when windsurfing

Do a sail and body 360 when windsurfing

This interactive flash tutorial explains how to do a sail and body 360 move when windsurfing.

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
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How to rig a stealth sail on a wind surfing board

Rig a stealth sail on a wind surfing board

Check out this instructional wind surfing video that demonstrates how to rig a stealth sail on a wind surfing board. This is a great video ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
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How to stop a boat in mid sail

Stop a boat in mid sail

Captain Gary teaches you how to stop a boat mid sail so you can dock, or pick up someone who has been thrown overboard.

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
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How to rig cam sails on a wind surfing kit

Rig cam sails on a wind surfing kit

Check out this instructional wind surfing video that demonstrates how to rig cam sails on a wind surfing kit. It's important to use the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
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How to sail a kite wing on snow or ice

Sail a kite wing on snow or ice

This is a kitewing sailing complete instructional video. This kite is set up to fly on snow and ice. Kites can be used to kite surf ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 0
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How to disassemble a Kitewing Dacron Sail

Disassemble a Kitewing Dacron Sail

The experts at Kitewing Ltd. show you how to disassemble a Kitewing Dacron Sail.

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Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
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How to disassemble a Kitewing Monofilm Sail

Disassemble a Kitewing Monofilm Sail

The experts from Kitewing Ltd. show you how to disassemble their Monofilm Sail.

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How to sail a sailboat

Sail a sailboat

Learn how to sail, how to read charts and more with expert boating tips in this free video series on sailing.

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
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How to sail a sunfish

Sail a sunfish

Heres a video that gives help and tips on how to sail a sunfish during a real race.

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 2,856

How To Sail a Boat

Sail a Boat

It cannot be overstated that before you begin, have someone who is experienced show you the rigging on your boat. This is beyond the scope ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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