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Upwind Sailing Course

Upwind Sailing Course
4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
valid certificate in your country

What Will I Learn?

The Upwind Sailing Course gives you practical, step-by-step techniques to optimize a 32-foot keelboat in 14–18 knots. Learn precise rig and sail trim, heel control, crew roles, and communication, plus how to read wind, waves, and current for better VMG. Master close-hauled steering, fast, efficient tacks, and recovery from gusts, lulls, and errors, backed by clear checklists and evidence-based trim settings.

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Develop Skills

  • Upwind rig tuning: Set rake, stay tension, and controls for 14–18 knot performance.
  • Precision sail trim: Shape main and jib for maximum pointing and VMG upwind.
  • Dynamic helm and crew work: Steer, hike, and shift weight for speed in waves.
  • Pro tacking routines: Execute fast, low-loss tacks with clear commands and timing.
  • Recovery under pressure: Fix broaches, lulls, and gusts fast to regain control.

Suggested Summary

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload.
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

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