Fundamental Course

Goal: Teach steering and sail trim

Skill Level 1

Trim

Skill Level 2

Steering

Tack/Gybe

Balance

Points of Sail

Shallow triangle course. Introduces upwind sailing on one leg but does not require tacking to reach the windward mark. Concentrate on close reaching. Move windward mark farther upwind as skill increases until it requires closehauled sailing to reach the mark (mark4). Reverse direction for variety.