Learn to race a keelboat - Winning the start, 16 August | Event in Nomzano | AllEvents

Learn to race a keelboat - Winning the start

SA Sailing Academy

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Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am

Gordon's Bay Yacht Club

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Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am - Sun, 17 Aug, 2025 at 04:30 pm (SAST)

Gordon's Bay Yacht Club

Gordon's Bay Yacht Club, RE/15759, Gordons Bay, 7140, South Africa, Nomzano

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Learn to race a keelboat - Winning the start
A fun weekend sailing in Gordons Bay.

Learning to race a keelboat involves understanding sailing fundamentals, race rules, and specific techniques for manoeuvring and strategy. Here's what we will cover:

Understand Basic Sailing Skills
Practice handling the boat, steering, and trimming sails.
Learn Racing Rules and Etiquette
Understand right-of-way, marking, and starting procedures.
Familiarize yourself with common race course layouts such as windward/leeward, triangular, or Olympic courses.
Learn to navigate around marks.
Learn how to tack, gybe, and position for optimal wind and speed.
Understand the importance of wind shifts, current, and boat speed.
Study Weather and Wind Conditions.
Learn to read weather forecasts.
Practice adjusting your tactics based on wind strength and direction.


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Learn to race a keelboat - Winning the start, 16 August | Event in Nomzano | AllEvents
Learn to race a keelboat - Winning the start
Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am