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Sailing and sail trim

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M1 COLREGM2 IALAM3 GMDSSM4 NavigationM6 MeteorologyM7 Ropes and knotsM14 Sailing
Module 14 · 8 units · 6 h
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  1. 1How a sail works: apparent wind and liftLearn · 4 lessonsCrew25 min
  2. Points of sailStudied in Ropes and knotsCrew15 min
  3. 2Wind and sail labSimulator · Coming soonCrew15 min
  4. 3Tacking, gybing and heaving toLearn · 4 lessonsInshore skipper25 min
  5. 4Reefing and rigging checksLearn · 5 lessonsInshore skipper30 min
  6. 5Quiz: sailingPractise · Coming soonInshore skipper15 min
  7. 6Sail trim and balanceLearn · 5 lessonsCoastal skipper30 min
  8. 7Sailing checkCheck · Coming soonCoastal skipper20 min
  9. 8Downwind sails: spinnaker, gennaker and preventerLearn · 5 lessonsOffshore skipper30 min
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