Is there any website where I can find tutorials on basic theory in Yachting?

Question

Is there any website where I can find tutorials on basic theory in Yachting?

Answer 1

Theory of yachting?

I don't think there is a theory, it's fact, people do it.

Maybe you are looking for techniques?

Answer 2

The RYA website will give you more information on practical and shorebased courses that are available relating to yachts:



Navigation & Seamanship Theory:

http://www.rya.org.uk/Courses/navigationseamanshiptheorycourses.htm



Sail Cruising Courses:



http://www.rya.org.uk/Courses/sailcruisingcourses.htm



They also have an online shop with an extensive range of books on the subject.



Good Luck and Happy Sailing!

Answer 3

Check out:

http://www.hoofersailing.org/

http://www.hoofersailing.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33&Itemid=127



It is the University of Wisconsin sailing club site. Some great sailors have come from there including the Harken brothers. They also have a great instruction program.

Answer 4

Here's some



http://www.boatingoz.com.au/learnlinks.htm



http://www.sailnet.com/collections/learningtosail/



This is a good site for learning knots



http://www.cptdave.com/figure-eight-knot.html



Parts of the boat



http://www.boattalk.com/sailboatparts.htm