1. MUN Sailing Introduction to Sailing Theory Instructional Session #1 With: Daniel Rees

2. Lesson Outline: 1.) Anatomy of a Sailboat 2.) Bernoulli Principle 3.) Points of Sail 4.) Tacking & Gybing 5.) The Principles of Wind 6.) Classifying & Identifying Wind

3. Anatomy of a Sailboat 1.) Sail Area 2.) Keel/Daggerboard/Centreboard 3.) Rudder 4.) Hull 5.) Rigging Centre of Effort (CE) -Sail Area Centre of Lateral Resistance (CLR) -Keel/Daggerboard/Centreboard -Rudder -Hull

4. Bernoulli Principle -Like an airplane foil, sails allow a vessel to generate lift. - When lift is countered by the resistant forces of the boat (CLR) it converts the lift into thrust and allows sailboats to move forward.

5. Key Terms Lift: Result of the Bernoulli Principle and high/low pressure systems on a foil. Thrust: The force of a sailboat to move forward through the water. Is a result of the power of the wind as it generates lift and is countered by drag. Resistance/Drag: The force the boat meets as it pushes water aside (Displacement Hull). Is coupled with lift to produce thrust. Without resistance a boat would slide-slip endlessly. Buoyancy: Keeps the boat up in the water (Positive, Neutral, Negative). Equivalent to force of gravity on airplanes.

6. Forces of Sailing

7. Foils: Endless Possibilities! Airfoils: -Like a sail Hydrofoils: -Like a sail – but underwater. -Use the principles of water to create high/low pressure systems. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5doBIv3TVbA

8. Points of Sail

9. Getting There Tacking: Change of the boat’s sailing angle, such that the bow passes through the wind. Gybing: Change of the boat’s sailing angle, such that the stern passes through the wind. Short Tacks vs. Long Tacks -Banging a Corner. -Beating it. What are the advantages + what are the disadvantages?

10. Tacking Tactics Things to Consider: -Energy Conservation -Wind Shifts (Knock or Lift?) -Sail Trim (Boat Maintenance) -Tides -Geographic Limitations -Other vessels

11. Wind Shifts Knock/Header: A wind shift that pushes your sailing angle away from your desired position. Dependent on the situation, it may be better to tack over. Lift: A wind shift that favors your sailing angle and lets you sail at a closer angle to your desired position. Adjust bearing and sail on! “A bad wind blows someone good.” – Nan Chaytor - A knock on one tack is a lift on another!

12. Wind Shadows Geographic Wind Shadows

13. Wind Shadows Opponent Boat Wind Shadow “Dirty Air” “Covering”

14. LOLZ

15. Wind Channels Geographic Wind Channels Fjord of Norway High Pressure Zones

16. Beaufort Wind Scale

18. Identifying Wind Direction Flags Smoke Cloud Movement Waves Wind Indicator Sound in your ears Grass Flick Check your sails DO NOT LICK YOUR FINGER -ewww

19. Questions?

20. Thanks for hanging out with us!