Take Offs & Landings – Stern First Approach.
Bow first or stern first onto the berth, what are the pros and cons?
So we are talking about your average cruising yacht, being a...
Lassoing the First Line Ashore
The technique to getting the first line ashore safely. The lasso.
Let’s go eSailing
Well, suddenly we’ve all got a lot of time on our hands, so now is a great time to try out the eSail simulator....
Learning those knots – Part 1.
Learning those all important knots you’ll need when you go sailing.
Sailing Skills – moving about the boat
Firstly, when moving about on deck when underway, always wear a lifejacket - it can save your life!
When moving about the boat remember, this...
So You’re Tempted – Now Where Do You Start?
So you’re tempted - now where do you start?
Well there’s lots of help there but basically you have two options;
The hard way. Just jumping...
Using the Cockpit Winches
The cockpit winches are there to help us to work the ropes that control the sails. Here's Learn2Sail's guide on how to use them...
How To Coil A Rope
Beginners guide. First steps in coiling a rope so that it can be stowed neatly and ready for instant use.