| If you are a boating fan, there may come a day | | | | velocity and consistency of the wind. |
| when you start to feel the attraction of sailing. It | | | | In very controlled conditions close to the shore, |
| is a classic sort of sailing that predates motorized | | | | try capsizing your boat deliberately, and then |
| craft by centuries. It's quiet, it's relaxing, and it | | | | work on how to recover from such an event. |
| takes more talent than simply steering a | | | | This way, you'll be comfortable handling the |
| motor-driven ship. It requires a lot of practice, and | | | | situation if it ever happens incidentally when you're |
| there are lots of different factors that sailors | | | | out on the water. Its better to learn in carefully |
| have to take under consideration. If you're just | | | | controlled conditions. |
| starting out, these are some things to keep in | | | | Always be aware of the boom. The boom will |
| mind when learning how to sail. do a little research | | | | swing around according to the wind conditions, and |
| : before getting on that boat, read thru some | | | | you do not want to be hit on the head or |
| sailing books and manuals to get a clear sense of | | | | perhaps knocked overboard. Keep a watch on it, |
| the basic sides of sailing. The best way to learn is | | | | and make sure that everybody else on the ship |
| by doing, however it helps to have some basic | | | | does the same. |
| know-how in your brain before heading out in the | | | | Sailing can be a lot of fun and yet there are |
| craft. Also mull over taking classes or hiring a | | | | dangers. It will also ensure that you have a much |
| private instructor. | | | | better time. |
| Use a tiny ship : It's far easier to learn sailing | | | | Practice : before you get too bold with your sailing |
| when you have less sails and fewer lines. Learn | | | | trips, ensure you get plenty of practice near the |
| employing a small, light ship that only has one sail. | | | | shore and in completely secure conditions. Permit |
| Then, since you can't trust everything you hear in | | | | your talents to develop slowly, and don't be |
| the weather report, be certain to do an evaluation | | | | overconfident. |
| of the conditions yourself. Scan the horizon for | | | | . |
| dark clouds, and attempt to get a feel for the | | | | |