I had as much fun watching them grow to handle the boats on their own as they did while out on the water. An exciting time for them and the beginning of their sailing careers.
Out on the water with two students at the end of the week.
I had as much fun watching them grow to handle the boats on their own as they did while out on the water. An exciting time for them and the beginning of their sailing careers.
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Many beginning sailors find themselves getting into Irons. Which means that the boat has stopped and is pointing directly into the wind having lost all forward movement. Relax and don't worry it is easy to get out of!
First - push the boom forward until the sail fills with air, as the sail fills the boat will start sailing backwards... now push the tiller in the same direction as the boom and once the boat is out of the "no go zone" (irons) you can sheet-in and start sailing again. It is just that easy!. The Three Major Rules That We Live By Are:
1) Don't Break the Boat... 2) Safety of Skipper and Crew First... 3) Let's Have FUN! So... let's get out on the water and have some FUN! And always remember... "The gods do not deduct from a man's allotted span, those days spent sailing." |