As an instructor, this is the best video on tacking a 2 person boat I have ever seen. Focused, not too long, yet complete in every way. Thank you so much.
That’s great to hear thanks. I am an instructor as well as film maker so combined the skills! Be sure to check out the others on the channel. We have the whole RYA syllabus broken into sections. Designed to help people understand what they will see on a course and a refresher once completed
Thanks for this. I had a hellish lesson last week trying tacking for the first time in 15 knot winds. I think I did all the "don'ts" in your video. I've rewatched this video multiple times in preparation for tomorrow's lesson.
Tracey Hamm glad they help. Try not to rush things. I notice some people try to do things too quickly to start. Go slowly each step. Speed comes later but break the manoeuvre into steps and try to do each one. This way your instructor should spot where you are going wrong. Hope it goes well!
I can't get over how good this tutorial is. Thank you @sailaboattv for taking the time to make and share this. I learned more about the concepts of sailing from 2 of your videos than I did in a weekend long windsurfing coarse with a less lucid instructor. THANK YOU!
Thanks Jamie. That’s good to hear. Be sure to check out the other videos. Although windsurfing is different many principles apply and are relevant to sailing on a board Tim Sailaboat
I randomly took a beginner's sailing class several years ago at the local state park and it was so much fun. I was out of my element (water, cold, at the whims of other students 😂) and I think everyone had a great time. That said, I've quickly forgotten every tiny thing about this, and all, maneuvers. I was pondering on the theory of birds (yes, birds!) possibly tacking to travel through headwinds and decided to relearn tacking! This video was AMAZING. I watched the whole thing in delight. I'm pretty sure I would forget the back foot first rule; I remember ducking under the boom and spinning in circles. Also, finding a landmark behind you is smart and I know I never did that.
@@sailaboattv I watched your capsize video because believe it or not, I loved doing that (last day of sailing class). When the instructor needed a volunteer to do capsize/re-right with another student, I jumped right in haha
This is really what I needed. I was assigned to skipper when I never did it before and I would ne panicking if it wasn't for you. You're a real one man 👑
Very useful video. The only thing that is a minus is the use of the high metal arch in the middle of the boat, which the skipper was using during tacking for balance. This is not something you'll find in a normal sailing dinghy.
Thank you Antony. Yes you are right, but hoops are on some boats. People will just figure out what it means if they don’t have one. We never say “use the hoop to help” Thanks for watching
Years ago I had some fun sailing single handedly on a 18' keel boat, and the it's quite a challenge to tack. I had to use the winch to pull in the jib because I wasn't strong enough to do it with my arms and I can't reach the winch myself. So I had to squeeze the tiller extension with my hamstrings after I turned, kneeling down and reach the jib sheet winch and hope it doesn't go too much off course as I pull the sheet. Another way to do it was to turn higher into irons and pull the jib sheet without the winch. Either way it's a challenge.
Yes there were notes when this content was sold. Now it is free this is no longer the case. There is a book to accompany www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1912621363/ref=nodl_?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_BD70E4YYZ1K50XBG4YD1&dplnkId=f5674d89-3f83-41be-b681-4932ba7f31ba
CSR Jam thanks for the note. The helm and crew work as a team. In a tack the crew looks after the jib so release the line. But there are other things a crew should do. Some of them are these 1 look out for other boats before, during and after the turn 2 use your weight together with the helm to help the boat turn 3 release the jib line but practice this. Don’t let the sail flap wild in the wind, easing it will help the boat to turn. You can wait for the sail to fill with wind slightly on the wrong side before releasing. This will help the boat to turn more. Then release and quickly pull in on the new side. Depending on how strong the wind pull in. If it is light not too hard and if strong wind pull in hard.
now what i can't understand is why u guys say 45 degrees from the wind, since some boats gan go sharper to the wind then others. but overall its a good lesson and i learned new things. so thanks!
45 degrees is a generic term. Sure some boats can be sharper but for newbies if they can hit 45 degrees they are doing really well . In time they could improve but to start with it is a realistic target
Taylor well it’s not as expensive as you think. Second hand boats cost a few hundred dollars or pounds and when you sell older boats you don’t lose out. It’s a lot cheaper than many past times. Give it a go at a local training centre and see if you like it.
People develop their own style. I always release the mainsheet as I push the tiller but only by a little bit. I find it helps the boat to tack. On a Laser for example it will be extremely hard to get under the boom if you do not release the mainsheet. What we show on the videos is the best first way to do things. Much like driving a car fill then grow their own styles based on the basic steps. The biggest difference racers do is they concentrate 100% on wind awareness and in particular wind shifts. These are very important to master as the wind shift either rewards or hinders your progress upwind. Hope this helps Tim Sailaboat
Damned good lesson. On a dinghy 1 course today, Aug 4th, I had trouble with the tiller extension today, too long and too many bends!! Maddening. Your vid will help a lot.
Try swapping hands as you move across the boat. When teaching this is the alternative approach and works better for some people. We also say in the video to bring the tiller extension under the arm, but for some people this doesn't work. Try just flicking it to come on top of your "new" shoulder on the new side. DO NOT rush the process, take it really slowly one step at a time. Just like learning to drive. Speed comes later. do it step by step and try to analyse what in particular you have problems with.
Greta just practice in light winds first as it is all easier. Weight is never a problem, it comes down to technique. Just go smooth and slow and practice practice practice You will get there but avoid windy days whilst learning Speed comes later
