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This video explains the importance of using both the sails and rudder to maintain boat balance while maneuvering.

A rundown on how to determine where the wind is coming from, what side of the line is favored, and what tack to start on. 0:01 Intro 1:54 wind coming straight down the course 4:18 wind coming from the right 5:18 wind coming from the left 7:44 review 8:15 how to find where the wind is coming from 9:42 examples

In this video, we dive into how to rig our Race Kit for the Laser.

This video explains how to dock in various wind conditions. Although the video is being taught on the R19, the exact same principles can be used with all our boats.

This is how you execute the tiller extension "flip" Tack in a Topper. This also works for the Laser.

Rigging: Laser

Rigging: Topper

:15 Part 1: Pushing Off Port/Starboard 1:20 Pushing off in wrong direction 2:00 Examples with different wind directions 4:47 Part 2: Anticipating how to adjust sails 5:47 Pushing off with sails in too far 7:10 Real Example 1 (SE Wind) 8:35 Real Example 2 Backwinding Jib 9:12 Real Example 3 (NE Wind) 9:33 Real Example 4 Incorrect Way 9:54 Dealing with the Rocks/Harbor Depth 10:09 Real Example

An introduction to the Sailing Hickam Harbor Channel.

UPDATE We no longer need to tie the boats up to specific cleats as we no longer store 5 boats on the dock. 0:09 Bow/Stern Lines and dock cleats 0:45 Rudder 1:20 Jib Sail 3:34 Mainsail 4:33 Mainsail (Securing Tack) 4:46 Mainsail (Securing Clew/Outhaul) 5:18 Mainsail (Releasing all control lines) 6:10 Mainsail (Halyards) 6:26 Mainsail (Securing Halyard to Head) 7:48 Release Stern Line 8:37 Mainsa...