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How-to-sail Instruction
Unlike propeller driven boats that you basically point and accelerate, sailboats present some more
interesting challenge. Sailing requires constant reaction to water movements and wind directions. These
reactions require adjustments of rudder and sails, in order to find the best possible course. There is no
substitute for actual "on-the-water" experience and after your first couple of outings you may want to
ready through this manual again until you get better understanding of the art of sailing. While learning it, it
will be a good idea to pick up on as much sailing terminology as possible. This will make it easier to grasp
some aspects.
Wind Abeam
Sails: Expand both at
an angle of 45° at port
side
Rudder: in center
position
Quarter Lee
Sails: Expand both sails
more angle
Rudder: Turn to the left
Starboard Tack-Running
Sails: Expand both sails
at max. angle at both
sides
Rudder: in center position
Port Tack-Running
Sails: Expand both sails
at max. angle at both
sides
Rudder: in center position
Quarter Lee
Sails: Pull back both sails
at starboard side
Rudder: in center position
Luff Up
Sails: Pull back both sails
gradually
Rudder: Turn to the left
Wind Abeam
Sails: Expand both at a angle
of 45° at starboard side
Rudder: in center position
Luff Up
Sails: Pull back both
sails gradually
Rudder: Turn to the left
Port Tack
Sails: Keep pulling back
both sails
Rudder: Keep turning to
center position if the sails
stop shivering
Tack
Sails: Keep pulling back
both sails
Rudder: Turn to the left
Tack
Sails: Keep pulling back
both sails
Rudder: Turn to the right
Tack
Sails: Keep pulling
back both sails
Rudder: Turn to the left
Bearing Away
Sails: Expand both sails keeping
them not shiver
Rudder: Turn to the left
Starboard Tack
Sails: Keep pulling back
both sails
Rudder: Keep turning
to center position if the
sails stop shivering
45°
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
1. Never sail your boat in running water such as streams or rivers, as it is easy to lose control.
2. Never swim after a stalled or stuck boat. Wait patiently for the wind currents to run the boat again.
3. After running, remove the deck allowing the interior of the boat to dry out completely. If you neglect to
do this, it may result in corrosion of the electronic components.
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