Education

Learn to Race &

Become a Better Sailor

Below are some resource to help sharpen your skills and refresh your sailing acumen.

Knots

Knots Made Easy Video TutorialsThere are as many sailing knots as there are stars in the night sky. ASA's Knots Made Easy videos illustrate how to tie knots (bowline, reef knot, figure eight) & scenarios where each knot is useful when sailing onboard a sailboat.

Signals - nautical flags & race flags

International maritime signal flags - Wikipedia

5 Tips for Understanding Nautical Flags & their Meanings

Racing Rules

The Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024

2021 - 2024 World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing

Changes and Corrections to the RRS

2021 - 2024 Racing Rules of Sailing (Study Version)

2021 - 2024 Reproduction Policy

Racing Rules of Sailing - Wikipedia

Sailing Basics

Sailing Basics - US Sailing How a Sail Works Sails are a boat’s engine and they produce power in one of two ways. When the wind is coming from the side of the boat, it flows around both sides of the sail, creating lift which “pulls” the boat forward. When the wind is coming from behind the boat, it […]

Sailing Safety Guide

Organizations

Women's Sailing AssociationTo enrich the lives of women and girls through education and access to the sport of sailing

Women's Coaching Program - US SailingUS Sailing seeks to provide opportunities for mentorship and practical experience for both professional and prospective female sailing coaches through a national network of clinics and a structured mentorship program. Clinics (2021 details coming soon) Northwest Women’s Coaching Clinic Midwest Women’s Coaching Clinic Northeast Women’s Coaching Clinic Southeast Women’s Coaching Clinic Southwest Women’s Coaching Clinic

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