RYA Competent Crew: Sailing to Windward & Tacking

Competent Crew Course details: ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew In this short lesson clip, you see us sailing to windward and tacking our way upwind. You cannot sail a boat directly into the wind. The closest you can sail to the wind is roughly 45 degrees (depending on the boat) either side of the wind. If you want to go somewhere that is upwind you have to tack your way to your destination. Tacking is where you put the bow of the boat through the wind and the sails change sides. You end up sailing a zig zag course to get to where you want to go. ** About the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton ** The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to get into sailing and is specifically designed for those with little to no sailing experience. It is the ideal starting point. Even if you’ve only had a brief taste of sailing, whether in the UK or abroad, the Competent Crew course offers structured learning and a strong foundation in the basics of sailing. We run our courses from Southampton, and they take place in and around the Solent. With First Class Sailing you’ll gain hands-on experience, experience life on board, and all the enjoyment it brings. By the end of the 5 day course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to be a capable and reliable crew member. The course begins and ends in Southampton, with stops at scenic destinations around the Solent, giving you the chance to experience different sailing conditions and enjoy stunning coastal views. For more information visit our website on the link below. ** Links ** First Class Sailing ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com We offer RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between from our base in Southampton. We also offer shore-based sailing courses in London and Southampton. First Class Sailing Holidays ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/sailing-holidays A sailing holiday offers the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and exploration, allowing you to discover beautiful destinations while enjoying the freedom of the open water. First Class Sailing Weekends ➜ https://www.firstclasssailing.com/weekend-sailing Our weekend sailing courses are designed for beginners through to experienced sailors. Whether you are a seasoned sailor looking for a challenging sailing weekend or you want a relaxing escape whilst charting a yacht, there’s something for you. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts

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We love blue tape. It is helpful for labeling and reminding you of important items to track and monitor. In this Offshore Cruising tip called “Analog Gauges”, Jeff recommends using blue tape to help you mark your gauges for quick verification that all is well. Analog gauges have needle indicators that move to and remain in a safe operating “normal” position once they are warmed up and running. By marking the “normal” needle location with blue tape, you can quickly check that your gauges are where they should be. If you start running hot, losing voltage or oil pressure you have a simple pre-alarm warning. This same tip can be used for main engine analog gauges. Simply cut blue tape into small triangles and mark the normal needle locations for voltage, oil pressure, and coolant. This practice can be used for all of your analog gauges including proper pressure points for steering, fresh water, etc. A swift glance lets you verify your status. To learn more about safe travel at sea, please consider signing up for “Offshore Cruising – Preparing Craft and Crew” and you will learn why it has become one of the most popular classes Boaters University has ever offered. JMYS is proud to partner with Boaters University and we truly believe this course will be a huge help for all boaters who desire to and/or enjoy traveling offshore. To log in and sign up for the course, please go to this link, https://www.boatersuniversity.com/courses/offshore-cruising/?omhide=true JMYS clients can insert the discount code JEFFSAVES at check out to receive a 20% discount. Thank you for watching this special tip video, we welcome your comments. Please visit our website: https://www.JMYS.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmerrillyachtsales/?fref=nf Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/merrillyachts Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmystrawlers/ To get in touch with Jeff Merrill: Mobile +1 949.355.4950 | Email Jeff@JMYS.com

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StarSloop Channel Trailer for our Sailing vLog: Cruising, Sailing and Traveling with our 2010 MacGregor 26M along with our 1977 Morgan 415 OI Ketch and now with our '92 Privilege 39 2025 Update! Last year was spent downsizing from and liquidating our horse ranch, preparing for a life adventure living aboard our boat. We changed plans and purchased an old Jentot Privilege 39 sailing catamaran. I'll sell Matilda, our Morgan 415 OI while preparing the cat for moving on board once my wife retires. This channel has been a tale of two (now three) Sailboats: (1) Trailer-Sailing : Pocket-Cruising, Sailing and Traveling with our beloved MacGregor 26M: Galactica. (2) Weekend liveaboard Sailing : We spend an average of 38--40 weekends per year on our Morgan OI 415 ketch sailing a midwestern U.S. hidden gem of a lake with our boating friends! (3) preparing GalaxSea, our new to us catamaran for our use. I have more content to publish to this channel as we work through the many months of preparation and transition to become future liveaboards--on a budget! This series is mostly a window into our sailing lifestyle as we've learned to sail, the modifications and maintenance and boating fellowship along the way. Bear McCreary - Precipice This video constructed with a video template from http://www.videotour24.com as the base.

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