Basic Sail Trim Course: How Sails Work, Sheets, Traveler & Vang Explained

👉 Start the Basic Sail Trim course here: https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses/view/basic-sail-trim?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=A1v3DGV9Fmo If you’ve ever looked at your sails and thought, “I know this could be better, but I’m not exactly sure what to change,” this is the course for you. The Basic Sail Trim course walks you through how sails really work using live, interactive animations. Instead of guessing, you’ll see exactly how each control changes sail shape and performance. In this course, you’ll learn: - How the sheets control sail angle and power - What the traveler actually does and when to move it - How the fairlead/lead position affects the leech and overall sail shape - How the boom vang works and when to use it - What a well-trimmed sail should look like so the boat glides efficiently through the water - Even experienced sailors tell us they’ve picked up new insights from this course. If you’re confused about what your sails should look like, how to control shape, or how to make the boat feel “right,” Basic Sail Trim will give you a clear mental model and practical tools on the water. #sailing #sailboat #sailor #sailingschool