Fundamental Course

Goal: Teach steering and closehauled sailing

Skill Level 2

Trim

Steering

Tack/Gybe

Balance

Man Overboard

Steep triangle course. Windward mark is on the lay line. Requires closehauled sailing to reach without tacking. More emphasis on trim both upwind and down. Reverse direction for variety. Additional mark to leeward if available (steep diamond) allows additional upwind leg. Add MOB on whistle.