Outdoor Life: Camping: Bass Fishing Guide (Hunting, Survival, Fishing) (Sports Hiking Bushcraft) by S James

Author:S, James [S, James]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-01-24T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter 2. The Schooner Vocabulary and Sailing for Beginners

Before heading out to the sea, learn the basic sailing terms first. The world of sailing and boating has its own lingo. You should know about the terms they used too, if you’re planning to sail. But if you are just starting, there are ten terms that you should always have in handy. Though these are just terminologies, they will give you an overview of the fundamentals of sailing.

1. Aft- Aft is literally the rear or the back of the boat. Sometimes, the aft is also called the stern.

2. Bow- Bow is the front part of the boat. It is the most forward part when your vessel is sailing. The left side of the bow is the port while the right side is the starboard.

3. Port- When you are facing the boat’s bow, the left side is the bow. Don’t confuse the left and right side and always refer it to the bow.

4. Starboard- When you are facing the boat’s bow, the right side is the starboard.

5. Windward- Windward is the upwind direction from the compass reading. It’s the direction where the wind currently blows. Most vessels move where the wind blows, therefore windward is a very essential term for sailors.

6. Leeward- Leeward is the opposite of windward. It is the downwind direction from the compass reading or the opposite of the wind’s blow.

7. Boom- Boom is a spar or horizontal pole that is along the bottom edge of the boat’s mast. The boom is adjusted according to the wind’s direction and that is how the boat gathers wind power to move in the desired direction.

8. Rudder- Rudder is the principal control surface or steering mechanism of the boat that can be found attached beneath the boat. It is usually made of fiberglass, wood, or metal.

9. Tacking- Tacking is an essential sailing maneuver. Coming about or tacking means turning the boat’s bow right through the wind so that the wind’s direction could change from one side to the other.

10. Jibing- Jibing is the opposite sailing maneuver of tacking. Instead of the bow going through the wind, the aft or the stern will go through the wind to change the wind’s direction from one side of the vessel to the other side. In tacking and jibing, the boom of the boat has the tendency to shift from side to side.

Tips for Sailing Beginners

Sailing is a passion that can be pursued as a hobby, a sport, or a lifestyle. It has caught your eye and you are fired up to start your voyage. Don’t worry if you are still new to the sailing word. Here are a few basics for beginning sailors to get your feet on the ground or water.

If you are just beginning to sail, don’t choose the crowded waters. You are still mastering the basics, so select light winds and unruffled waters with little traffic. You don’t want a collision incident with another vessel on your first try.

Do not go big and go home on your first sail.

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