Bite Sized Lessons Archives - American Sailing

Bite Sized Lessons : Apparent Wind

American Sailing — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:44:00 +0000

In this lesson we take a look at some sailing terminology used when talking about wind. Learn what an easterly wind is and the difference between onshore and offshore breezes.

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Bite Sized Lessons : Aids To Navigation

American Sailing — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:10:00 +0000

In this bite sized lesson video we take a look at navigation aids. We explain the basic rules and talk about their colors, shapes and numbers.

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Bite Sized Lessons : Wind Terminology

American Sailing — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:46:00 +0000

In this lesson we take a look at some sailing terminology used when talking about wind. Learn what an easterly wind is and the difference between onshore and offshore breezes.

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Bite Size Lessons : MOB First Response

American Sailing — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:24:00 +0000

In this lesson we take a look at what happens when there is a "man overboard" and learn the important Y.T.P.S.C. acronym that reminds us what the first 5 steps should always be.

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Bite Sized Lessons : Hypothermia

American Sailing — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:26:00 +0000

In this lesson we take a look at some of the do's and don'ts when it comes to hypothermia and how to prevent a life-threatening situation.

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Bite Sized Lessons : Anchoring Basics

American Sailing — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 01:19:43 +0000

In this lesson we take a look at anchoring and the meaning of the terms "rode" and "scope".

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Bite Sized Lessons : VHF Radio Channels

American Sailing — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:49:52 +0000

In this Bite Sized Lesson we take a look at common VHF radio channels and what they are used for.

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Bite Sized Lessons : Prop Walk & Prop Wash

American Sailing — Wed, 11 May 2016 15:21:40 +0000

In this lesson we take a look at the effect of prop wash and prop walk when using the engine on a sailboat.

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Bite Sized Lessons : Deciphering Tell Tales…

American Sailing — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:49:37 +0000

Learn how tell tales behave in different conditions, and how to use them to keep your sails trimmed efficiently.

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Bite Sized Lessons : Port/Starboard Right Of Way…

American Sailing — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 20:03:41 +0000

Learn who has the right of way as two sailboats approach each other; one on starboard tack, the other on port tack.

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