1. Sailing
By Haley Stober

2. What are the essential parts of a sailboat?
There are eight essential parts of a sailboat. They are the hull, jib, mainsail, mast, boom, tiller, rudder and keel.

3. The Hull
The Hull is basically the base of the boat. It’s the place where you would sit. On boats that are meant for vacation, the hull is also the living area.

4. Tiller and Rudder
The tiller is like the steering wheel and the rudder is like a tire on a car. You use the tiller to change directions and the rudder goes along with it.

5. Mainsail, Mast and Boom
The mainsail catches most of the wind needed to propel the boat forward. Both the mast and the boom are long poles used as supporters.
Its vertical side is attached to the mast and its horizontal side is attached to the boom.

6. Keel
The keel keeps the boat from tipping over. It is underneath the boat. In smaller boats, a centerboard or daggerboard takes its place.

7. Jib
The jib is an additional sail that helps the mainsail catch extra wind which makes the boat go faster.

8. Key Terms Key Terms- Port- left Starboard- right
Hull- the body of the boat
Jib- a smaller sail that is in the front of the boat and it helps you go faster
Keel- a board in the center of the boat that steadies the boat.
Leeward- away from the wind
Luffing- when the boat is too close or going into the wind
Mast- a long bar-like object that supports the sails
Rudder- what you use to steer the boat; it takes the place of a wheel
Tack- to turn the front of the boat into the wind

9. Types Of Winds/Sailing Into Winds
True Wind- the wind that blows across the land or water. It is the wind you feel when you aren’t moving.
Apparent Wind-the wind you feel while you are moving. When you move and the wind moves you feel the apparent wind.
Sailing Into Winds
Sailing Downwind- sailing parallel to the wind, the boat will blow into the sails. Sailing Upwind- going into/against the wind. It is almost impossible so you have to tack multiple times.

10. Why You Want The Wind To The Side Of The Boat
The wind is faster than the boat so the air is slowing down by the sails. The sails push against the wind while the wind is pushing it forward. The air pockets in the sail and pushes the boat forward.

11. Thanks For Watching!!!