Sailing know-how

Everything that belongs to sailing

Here I collect the basics I also explain on board: from the terms to knots, navigation and distress calls. To read before the trip and to refresh.

Terms, harbour manoeuvres, anchoring, reefing and man overboard.

Charts, compass, dead reckoning, buoyage and rules of the road.

True and apparent wind, points of sail, trim and manoeuvres.

The seven most important knots, step by step.

Beaufort, Mediterranean winds, safety and distress calls.

This page does not replace proper training. To skipper a yacht you need the required licences and practical experience.