Course Overview
Sailing Foundations is a beginner-friendly quiz course that helps you learn the essential language of sailing, boat parts, sail behaviour, basic manoeuvres, marina basics, and onboard safety in a simple and engaging way.
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Module 1
QuizWelcome aboard! This module introduces the essential language of sailing and the main parts of a boat. You will learn directional terms, boat anatomy, basic manoeuvres vocabulary, and common nautical expressions — everything a beginner needs before moving on to points of sail, navigation, and safety.
Module 2
QuizLearn how a sailboat relates to the wind. This module covers the main points of sail — from close-hauled to running — and explains how sails behave, why some headings are faster than others, and what happens when you trim in or ease out. Build the intuition you need before tackling manoeuvres and advanced sail trim.
Module 3
QuizGet to grips with the essential manoeuvres every beginner sailor needs. This module covers tacking, gybing, luffing up, bearing away, and coming head to wind — including what happens to the sails, how to communicate with crew, and how to stay safe. Master these and you will be ready for confident, controlled sailing.
Module 4
QuizWelcome to the marina! This module introduces the essential vocabulary, equipment, and practical concepts you need when arriving at, leaving, and securing a boat in a marina or berth. You will learn about mooring lines, fenders, cleats, marina etiquette, and the basics of coming alongside safely — everything a beginner needs before handling a boat in close quarters.
Module 5
QuizLearn the language of safety on a sailing yacht. This module covers lifejackets, harnesses, jackstays, man overboard basics, distress signals, fire safety, bilge pumps, seacocks, grab bags, boom awareness, safe movement on deck, and clear communication — everything a beginner needs to stay safe and understand a skipper's safety briefing.
