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Watch another view of the Figure 8 Knot
Watch another view of the Bowline Knot
Watch another view of the Figure 8 Knot
Watch another view of the Bowline Knot
We all Make Mistakes
Easy Way to Learn
Learn the Nav Rules Hierachy
Good Video About Turning into wind
Good Video About Buoys
Good Video About Prepping the Main Sail
Knots
Lessons
Fun
Great Video on Sail Shape
Quick Video to help you understand the basics of the Traveler
Quick Video to help you understand the basics of what the telltales does
We all Make Mistakes
Fantastic Alternative Sailing Video
Not for the faint of heart
Quick Video to help you understand the basics of what the Boom vang does
Take a Sneak Preview Of what's Coming Next. Have an Image you can share?
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The Newest Flashcard game for learning parts of the sailboat
The Newest Coastal Storm Prediction Center
Complete Weather and Tides Library
Points of Sail
New Video Library
Go to the fantastic Free Newsstand
Incredible tool to view charts for any US Harbor
Learn From Others
Access Checklist by PC & iPhone or other Web Enabled Devices
Click here to go to the fun new way to learn sailing basics
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The Newest Flashcard game for learning parts of the sailboat
The Newest Coastal Storm Prediction Center
Complete Weather and Tides Library
Points of Sail
New Video Library
Go to the fantastic Free Newsstand
Incredible tool to view charts for any US Harbor
Learn From Others
Access Checklist by PC & iPhone or other Web Enabled Devices
Click here to go to the fun new way to learn sailing basics
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LEARN: Free interactive sailing lessons will take you from an absolute beginner to a confident sailing student who can communicate well with your instructor and classmates. 

READ: The electronic version  of
L&A's Seafaring, Latitude 38, Carolina Currents,48 Degrees North, Points East, Great Lakes Scuttbutt, Southwinds, Caribbean Compass, Spinsheet, and Ocean Navigator.

DEFINE:    Understand the  definitions of common nautical words and phrases

CHECK: Five ready-to-use Day Sail checklists that can be viewed for FREE on your iPhone or any other Web - Enabled - Device
EXPERIENCE is a great teacher, and this is a excellent place to start. In this section we bring you the experiences of thousands of miles of sailing, without leaving your seat.
CHART: 1018 NOAA charts over Google Maps, with US Coast Guard Navigation Aids and NOAA Chart 1 Symbols. Makes it the perfect tool for students exploring any US coastline
WATCH: Expanded section includes dozens of excellent videos involving sailing training, knot tying, racing, bloopers, and fun commentary presented in High Definition.

UNDERSTAND: Our Points of Sail lesson  clearly illustrates not only the Point of Sail and the Mainsail position, it also includes the tack, the wind angle, and the masthead wind direction.
PLAN: Where do you go once you have learned   sail?  These great websites will help you plan you future behind the helm.
PREDICT: These excellent weather related resources were collected and contributed by Bill Biewenga. All the resources you need to keep an eye on the weather
SEE:  Increase your comfort level and confidence with  sailboat images identifying key areas of a sailboat.
SAY: We welcome your comments and ideas.  If something needs to be clarified, or you think it's great, just drop us a note and tell us...
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