Learn How to Sail: A Step-by-Step Guide to SAILING

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  • Join me on a comprehensive sailing lesson. I teach you the basics you need to know to begin sailing, from vocabulary and parts of the boat to getting underway and understanding sailing maneuvers.
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  • @davidkless9131
    @davidkless9131 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1599

    The greatest video on how to sail on TH-cam. Subscribed! Thank you sir!! I've been sailing a dozen or so times with a mad captain that's not the best at explaining things. I just do what I'm told and live in constant fear, but he mixes good rum & coke drinks for me. I don't know why he puts me up at foredeck I just end up grenading that area.

    • @JoshPostVlogs
      @JoshPostVlogs  6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Jayne Cobb Awesome comment. Thanks! Enjoy the rum and coke, and happy sailing!

    • @thehighpriestess8431
      @thehighpriestess8431 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Roger that. My husband send me a link to Mr. Josh Post's You Tube channel. Very grateful he posted these vids. :)

    • @smileyo9764
      @smileyo9764 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I guess because the head sail is easier to learn to handle, just keep the Sheet Ropes tidy and prepare before the tack...Jibes are easier as no heavy boom on the head sail unless you're using a Genoa or Spinerger pole jus dont get tangled in the sqil and wear a safety line in heavy weather to go onto the deck especially up front to the Bow or you may take a swim.

    • @aandjwynn
      @aandjwynn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You lucky son of Gun!!

    • @Ffsdevgj
      @Ffsdevgj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      that sounds like god being mad

  • @davidchristensen1643
    @davidchristensen1643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2694

    This might sound crazy but the sea is calling me. I've never been sailing and can't stop thinking about it.

    • @NZVZED
      @NZVZED 4 ปีที่แล้ว +163

      David Christensen that’s where I’m at right now

    • @stevejory9679
      @stevejory9679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +178

      The sea will become your mistress and every time she calls resistance is useless.

    • @jamesdalecopeland2719
      @jamesdalecopeland2719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +196

      Not crazy. I'm in the same boat... Pun intended.

    • @tonytaakson3211
      @tonytaakson3211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      A pirate looks at forty.. jimmy buffet, look it up. I turned 40 in November.. lived on Canadian border.. sold all my stuff and moved to tampa bay.. mother ocean is calling me also..

    • @davidtylerjelkstison
      @davidtylerjelkstison 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      I wanted to sail for years. Trying to find the right boat. I finally bought a Hobie 16 for $1000 to learn on and I couldn’t be happier!!

  • @samuelcrn3571
    @samuelcrn3571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +556

    I'm a Brazilian sailor with 33 years of experience and I need to say that this was the best video with the walkthrough I've ever seen, especially for the vocabulary, which in my opinion is the hardest part. Surely this video will help change the idea that sailing is hard. Thanks for sharing. Good winds.

    • @retiredtravazapper2827
      @retiredtravazapper2827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To aprendendo do zero hahaha

    • @troubadourperegrinus
      @troubadourperegrinus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd love to learn to sail and sail along the Brazilian coast. :)
      My wife loves Brazil. Sadly, she hates the sea. :(
      The existential paradoxes of life, I guess.

    • @AngelDiamondSun
      @AngelDiamondSun ปีที่แล้ว +1

      💯

    • @gorrgekazzahn7049
      @gorrgekazzahn7049 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I feel the same.Had only 3 % knowledge. This guy pushed it to 99 % in theory. He is good. Can you make a video of all the knots?

  • @Ramansdo3s
    @Ramansdo3s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    I can absolutely understand the attraction in this. As someone who has never even been on a boat before, I'm genuinely getting the sense I've been missing out on something both unique and peaceful. Great presentation.

    • @latinaalma1947
      @latinaalma1947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are Micheal, there is nothing like it.

    • @liltimmy2262
      @liltimmy2262 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s an amazing experience I haven’t been sailing for very long but I’ve really took to it and am so passionate it is honestly so fun especially in high wind although be careful of the boom in small boats that hurts

    • @kevinmencer3782
      @kevinmencer3782 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I feel the same way. I live in a desert state, but I feel like I'm meant to be sailing.

    • @fakiirification
      @fakiirification 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      what gets me going about sailing is the peace and tranqility, combined with the absolute freedom of not relying on man made and corporately provided fuel to get where im going. and of course the thrill of being at the mercy of mother nature and her renowned unpredictable moods. becalmed one minute, squal with 30 knot winds the next. never a dull moment.

  • @HappysDaysailer
    @HappysDaysailer ปีที่แล้ว +70

    This was THE best explained sailing video I have seen. I have been sailing for about 10 years and still learned something.

    • @russranum2251
      @russranum2251 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

  • @bdtrap
    @bdtrap 5 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    Dood. You just taught 80% of ASA101 in less than 30 minutes! Very nicely done, sir!

    • @obiwanfisher537
      @obiwanfisher537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Yeah, sailing schools hate him for this one easy trick!

    • @TheDesertRat31
      @TheDesertRat31 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@obiwanfisher537 LOL

    • @LoanwordEggcorn
      @LoanwordEggcorn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It's still useful to go to a sailing school and join a local sailing club. There is always something to learn, and learning is some classroom/book and mostly practical experience.

  • @dsbennett
    @dsbennett 4 ปีที่แล้ว +620

    They call it a "boom" because of how it sounds when it hits you in the head.

    • @ctbaw9484
      @ctbaw9484 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Coming about...duck

    • @elF3RCH0
      @elF3RCH0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol, for real?
      It does make sense tho.

    • @KingJellyfishII
      @KingJellyfishII 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@elF3RCH0 no idea if it is for real but I always thought this too

    • @anouschkavella2949
      @anouschkavella2949 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      i've been hit with a boom 3 time in one year because when i had started i was very short so the boom didnt reach me, I quit for two year and then I went back but I didnt realise that I have grown taller and every time I was tacking I would get a hit of the boom

    • @tungusbadungusdepardeux4757
      @tungusbadungusdepardeux4757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ct baw be careful when you tack, boys

  • @03patines
    @03patines 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I have never been sailing and doubt if I will ever get a chance to do so. (I am 76). I often wondered how sail boats and ships can go in almost any direction regardless of the wind direction. After and while watching Vickings and The Last Kingdom, I just had to become more knowledgeable about sailing. I believe this is an excellent video on the basic of sailing.
    Thank you so much!
    Nando

  • @MHendersonwriter
    @MHendersonwriter ปีที่แล้ว +20

    In just 25 minutes of watching this video Im now confident I can sail across the Pacific. More info here in 25 minutes than reading 10 sailing manuals. GREAT VIDEO.....

  • @jaimepaiva8847
    @jaimepaiva8847 5 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    When i started to feel a sudden real interest on sailing after watching some other cruising channels - around 9 months ago - this was the first instructional video i saw, first just out of curiosity, in order to have an idea of what i was getting into, and if it would be a feasible aspiration to someone with no experience like me. I was suprised on how simply you explained the whole theory, which i thought would be impossible to learn in adulthood, since most yachters grew with it since they were children. I was thrilled to discover through this video that i could easily learn it, and thus a crazy idea became an objective, thanks to watching this video. 9 months into it, i am now on my RYA skipper theory course, but also acquired a 28 foot sloop (Fellowship 28) this January, which became the healthiest decision of my life... so here’s what i have to say to you Josh: THANK YOU!
    I should have left this comment longer ago. Today, while sending this video to a friend as an essential tutorial (in her case refreshment), i realised that i should have written this already months ago. Just so you know the impact of this tutorial on my life - and probably many others!

    • @windfal7
      @windfal7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I had been watching sailing and now this morning came across this video and this comment. I'm now on the search to take sailing lessons - God willing!

    • @LoanwordEggcorn
      @LoanwordEggcorn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@windfal7 A local sailing club is a great place to take lessons and get started sailing at minimal cost. It's much cheaper to use a club's boats than your own, to begin sailing.

    • @LoanwordEggcorn
      @LoanwordEggcorn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Jaime Paiva great story! Fair winds, mate.

    • @bartykrajewski5123
      @bartykrajewski5123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Just yesterday I passed my sailing exam and now I just waiting for the arrival of my license. 14 btw.

    • @hanvyj2
      @hanvyj2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How's it going a year on?

  • @jonyboy1968
    @jonyboy1968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    I've literally never learnt so much in 25 minutes my whole life - Great beginners guide to some basics. Thank you.

  • @bricehurley3394
    @bricehurley3394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Today I had a sudden urge to be a pirate but I have no idea how to sail so here I am learning how to sail instead of doing my homework

  • @xavpil2
    @xavpil2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Man this is such a great and well explained video. You found the sweet spot between simplifying and still using the traditional vocabulary

  • @ottohartikainen4729
    @ottohartikainen4729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Hi Josh,
    Thank you for the clear instructions and encouraging approach "it's not that difficult". The video has made a difference...
    This is what happened to me:
    1) watched your video
    2) started dreaming about sailing
    3) bought a boat
    4) started to learn sailing based on your advice
    5) after two seasons still happy + learning more and more every time going out to the sea
    I wish you all the best on your sailing trips.
    Stay safe and take care!
    Br,
    Otto
    "Rookie Captain from Finland"

    • @williamrgrant
      @williamrgrant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm at stage 2. Looking forward to the progression with my family :)

  • @futuregenerationz
    @futuregenerationz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    This is fantastic! There's nothing like learning from someone who knows it well, but hasn't forgot what it's like not to know. Your presentation follows the natural progression. I, who have sailed a bit, just learned a ton. Thank you Josh!

    • @williamelica4522
      @williamelica4522 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you assist me please supposedly your.course 90 °east the course of the wind is 225 °west mean totally facing the wind what do i to go forward which I'm facing the wind please assist me for this situation please

    • @futuregenerationz
      @futuregenerationz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@williamelica4522 You're asking me? I'd say tack 135 degrees close hauled and eventually come about and head north.

  • @funnelvortex7722
    @funnelvortex7722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Watched this over a year ago without knowing anything about sailing, bought my first boat, a 15' Chrysler Man o War dinghy, and needless to say I did learn a lot from this video and it lent well when I actually took it out.

  • @paulcoverdale8312
    @paulcoverdale8312 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Allo Josh, I know it 5 yrs old but, without doubt one of the comprehensive basics I’ve ever seen.
    Thanks so much.
    All the best from UK 🇬🇧

  • @kurthanssen2131
    @kurthanssen2131 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I'm and old Norwegian Sailor, But I'm taking a Green guy with Me, and I'm going to make him Watch your Video until he got it down path before we leave for the Caribbean. That was a Very good Video. Thank's.

    • @fhpurcell5364
      @fhpurcell5364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      good luck to you two! and i know this is off topic but I've gotta say this every time i meet a Norwegian in the wild - your language is the most beautiful language I've ever heard and I'm doing my best to learn it :)

  • @robsheldon7194
    @robsheldon7194 6 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Dude ! I sail . 30 foot Catalina. This is the most straight forward awesome sailing video Ive ever seen. Basic and true. I also go alone. Well frickin done. I am subscribing now !

    • @JoshPostVlogs
      @JoshPostVlogs  6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks, Rob, for this great comment!

    • @tcp102008
      @tcp102008 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@JoshPostVlogs Thank you for taking a lot of your times to make this video for 360,223 viewers as of today. I have done boating for a couple years and now seeing your sailing tutorial video I am so interested in saling a sailboat. This video is a great encouragement for me to go sailing someday.

    • @eeeeadad4012
      @eeeeadad4012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rob Sheldon I sail a piper o.d class 24ft racing/daysailing keelboat and I know what I’m doing but I watched this video for no reason and this is just exactly the same except this boat has an inside on a piper there’s no inside apart from a deep cockpit with space upfront and back for racing sails and repair kits for the bilge pump because they break all the time but it’s expected from a 53yo boat being the first built aswell they’re all a little different no.1 being stormpiper(mine) no.2 being Peter Piper(my friends dads) and 57 others sorry if this didn’t make sense I’m 13 and have just got onto summer break and my brain is resting

  • @27floater14
    @27floater14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Good job. Videos like this will grow the sport and the culture and allow more people to enjoy what sailors already know. It's a feeling like no other.
    Well done, Skipper.

  • @lionlover1986
    @lionlover1986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for your wonderful explanations! Ive got boating down, but sailing specific terminology and methods have always been a gray area for me.

  • @BlueLineSpeed
    @BlueLineSpeed 5 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    A (hopefully) Easy to remember summary;
    Halyard = Any rope that lifts a sail (Main halyard = rope that lifts the main sail up the mast)
    Sheet = Any rope horizontally that pulls sails for trim (Main Sheet = Pulls the main sail in and out)
    Tack = The corner of a sail that connects to the boat
    Clew = The corner of the sail that connects to the sheet
    Head = The corner of the sail that connects to the halyard
    Stay = Ensures the mast "Stay(s)" up. Fore stay (front of boat) and Back stay (Guess)...
    Bow = Front of boat
    Stern = Back of boat
    Cockpit = The secure area with boat and sail controls
    Deck = The flat walking surfaces outside of the cockpit
    Beam = Side of boat (hence "wind abeam" is wind to the side of the boat)
    Hull = The boats floating structure
    Keel = Underwater vertical structure protruding from the hull. Can come in different shapes.
    Rudder = Underwater vertical surface used to turn the boat
    Block = Anything that turns a ropes direction
    Cleat = Secures a rope in position
    Port = Left Use phrase "There's no PORT LEFT in the bottle" also, Port (the fortified wine) is RED!
    Starboard = Right (The other side) ;-)
    Thanks for posting a clear and well made video on the subject!

    • @renoguy25
      @renoguy25 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thanks for this post . I have yet to ever sail , but learning what I can , should I get on the water someday .
      Regarding Port and Starboard , I found it a lot easier , ( after trying to learn that Port was the left side ) that starboard was a lot easier to figureout/remember , as pronouncing " Starboard " the letter R is strong , and of course ...R is for Right ...so for me Port = Left ( the other side )
      But I guess the point is ...what ever works
      Had I heard " There's no Port Left in the bottle " , that would have made things easier .
      I find myself adapting Port and Starboard terminology to my van in everyday driving .

    • @TheMorganMonroeShow
      @TheMorganMonroeShow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      BlueLineSpeed nice,,, thanks.

    • @davidm1922
      @davidm1922 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Pretty good summary. A correction: they're lines when they have a specific purpose, not ropes (not sure why this guy keeps calling them ropes in the video). Referring to lines as ropes on a boat makes people sound like they don't know anything about boating. Another mnemonic: PORT = LEFT (four letters each).

    • @TheVeteranFiles
      @TheVeteranFiles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      an easier mnemonic, a ship out to sea has LEFT PORT

    • @feastures
      @feastures 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The 3 corners have been mentioned above. But the 3 sides of a sail also have names. 1. The vertical stretched side (on main against the mast): "luff". 2. The loose side (on main diagonally): "leech". 3. Bottom side: "foot".

  • @amorris205
    @amorris205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Looks like an amazing hobby! Can’t wait to take some sailing lessons!

  • @Tu-Liki
    @Tu-Liki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    By far the best video for beginners about to start sailing in TH-cam, hands down so applause Josh, perfection!

  • @emilioortega9068
    @emilioortega9068 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This guy is so down to earth and such a great teacher, it’s a blessing to have these videos publicly available, thanks so much, I learned a lot more than just sailing from watching your videos! 🙏

    • @ETTCHANNEL6623
      @ETTCHANNEL6623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, these tutorials being free is a true blessng.

    • @savage22bolt32
      @savage22bolt32 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you benefit from watching, you could throw a few bucks his way via patreon.

    • @manojshrestha9276
      @manojshrestha9276 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great guidance, thanks

  • @MyCoolman24
    @MyCoolman24 6 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    As a novice sailor who’s stupidly just bought a sail boat, that has helped me a great deal. 👍🏻

    • @whatsupbudbud
      @whatsupbudbud 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Did you buy a new or used one? How much, if you don't mind me asking, for the boat and repairs before it's sailable? :)

    • @SmashingPunkin95
      @SmashingPunkin95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I’ve just bought a used 1971 Vivacity 20. Paid a bit more for it than I should but it came with everything for $2000 and I’d just stupidly fallen in love. Probably would have paid double once I saw that cabin and pictured the adventures we’d have. A newer outboard, sails, GPS. But needed a LOT of work. No doubt I will be into it for double what I paid for it before long. Bought new trailer tires, re-wired the trailer and am currently prepping the hull for new paint.

    • @RemyISnow
      @RemyISnow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Gotta start somewhere

    • @Cassie_Thirteen
      @Cassie_Thirteen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      SAME me and my brother are fixing fiberglass blisters on the boat he got off of ebay for 870$ XD it doesn't have any ropes so we have to figure out where everything goes, and learn to sail in the next couple of days lmao good luck to you!

    • @Sim0n383
      @Sim0n383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm about to do the same thing !

  • @edeag3
    @edeag3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I watched this before I had even touched a sailboat. Now having done my RYA and my own boat for a year I have to really thank Josh for a great and comprehensive video

  • @GaryColman
    @GaryColman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Crisp, clear, clean, with no fluff.
    That was really informative - thank you.

  • @melissahawkes603
    @melissahawkes603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I'm here for writing research for my fantasy novel, and let me tell you this is SO helpful!!

    • @fitfirst4468
      @fitfirst4468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      eh, creep? He's married

    • @lkkrv00rm3
      @lkkrv00rm3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fitfirst4468 id get divorced for a wife like melissa

  • @notwhereyouthink
    @notwhereyouthink 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Basic but brilliant. From an old sea dog, you've saved a lot of people a lot of money and they should be very thankful.

    • @zoolkhan
      @zoolkhan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      we are

  • @randallmiller2017
    @randallmiller2017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lately I've become very interested in sailing and this was extremely helpful. Thank you!

  • @citizennauseated8933
    @citizennauseated8933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent tutorial Josh, clear, concise, professional and authentic.
    Thank you for producing this content.

  • @rabukan5842
    @rabukan5842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thank you Josh! I've been a motor boater much of my life, have sailed in friend's boats sporadically for many years; but finally, after being in a yacht race last summer, I'm going through my sailing courses right now with the intent of sailing the seas when I retire in 5 or 6 years. This is the best video I've seen on the basics of sailing anywhere. You are a natural teacher - calm, explanative with an ability to take complex terminology and ideas and make them simple, and with a soft, yet enthusiastic inspirational tone - and I've been a teacher/professor since 1988. Well done! Much appreciation...

    • @littlenel17
      @littlenel17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      rabukan 58 you motorboating son of a bitch you

  • @titustiger27
    @titustiger27 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    the pinching the ice is a nice analogy
    Thank you for over dubbing the voice

  • @zdav9037
    @zdav9037 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    watching this video I sailed from Vancouver to Bowen Island for my very first time sailing. No experience apart from having watched this video. It was an absolutely remarkable experience and I have you to thank.

  • @MikeSabatella
    @MikeSabatella ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazingly concise yet complete basic information. I used to sail a small dinghy as a child but watched this as a refresher as I want to get back into it with a larger boat... Good start of a refresher, thank you!!

  • @JWMCMLXXX
    @JWMCMLXXX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Feel like a whole new world just opened up.
    Dunno why I thought this stuff was so unapproachable.
    Thanks man.

  • @gabbyvg.9067
    @gabbyvg.9067 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    OH MY FRICKN GOSH!!! You are so amazing. I've purchased books and studied and that wind, water and ice example just made me blush! I am looking to buy my 1st boat / home, a 1985 Hunter
    Wish me the best!! And thank you SO SO SO MUCH!!!

  • @marcgerges1380
    @marcgerges1380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Josh I just wanted to say thank you for giving me my first sailing lesson, for demystifying what it means to sail. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  • @robertsmithjr.5839
    @robertsmithjr.5839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was the best sailing video I have found! Very thorough and to the point! Great great great job!!!!

  • @LuckyPlays
    @LuckyPlays 6 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    You did an extremely good job with this video. I know how long this took, especially with all the post-audio and caption work that you did. Very very nice job -

    • @JoshPostVlogs
      @JoshPostVlogs  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Best comment ever. Thanks!

    • @randalcolvin1873
      @randalcolvin1873 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yup, yup, yup!......very very nice job! i'm a twin screw captain thinking about sailing. this was good!

  • @amandaheshka5684
    @amandaheshka5684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    You had me at “Is sailing difficult? Is sailing expensive? No” Great video.

    • @snuggisthecute
      @snuggisthecute 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL same!! suddenly out of nowhere I may have a new hobby.

  • @securiosityy
    @securiosityy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best sailing explanation I've seen! I really learned a lot. Combining just enough theory with the demonstration of how it plays out in practice was very helpful. Thank you so much!

  • @PlanetSnooSnoo
    @PlanetSnooSnoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic. I’m heading out tomorrow morning for my first lesson on the water. It’s been a lot of theory and imagining so far, and this video helped put all the pieces in place. Also appreciate how you pointed out your mistakes - I’ll be watchful for the under steer and loose aft stay. Thank you!

  • @Kaisersozze
    @Kaisersozze 4 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    I didn't have a clew until I watched this.

    • @ilovewindex487
      @ilovewindex487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kaisersozze I see what you did there.

    • @kelleynoiseux5940
      @kelleynoiseux5940 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Funny

    • @bdtrap
      @bdtrap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bahaha! Well-played, sir!

    • @jacc88888
      @jacc88888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Mast-erful pun! I nearly keeled over when I read it. Genoa nother one?

    • @anubisplaying
      @anubisplaying 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You didn't have a crew.

  • @johnlcallaway
    @johnlcallaway 6 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Sailing is easy.
    Docking is difficult.....
    Thanks for sharing!
    With all of that said, several companies offer inexpensive sailing classes, ASA (American Sailing Association) is the one I've used. As noted, there is much more to sailing than this video, such as rules of navigation, Coast Guard regulations, docking manuvers, and much more. I didn't find any of it difficult, but as I discovered when I took motorcycle lessones after 30 years of riding, just because you can move a boat or a bike doesn't mean there isn't a better or safer way to do it.

  • @chrisbarnett3565
    @chrisbarnett3565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man this is the best basic how to use a sailboat video on here . I'm already familiar with boats but want to learn to sail you made it look pretty easy by yourself. I really appreciated it

  • @stogieyogi9373
    @stogieyogi9373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was such a well made video. Everything was so clear and easy to follow. Thank you for making this available.

  • @dianeswift
    @dianeswift 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is the clearest explanation of sailing that I’ve ever seen. Thank you

  • @trevorfielding7910
    @trevorfielding7910 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Awesome! I recently took sailing lessons, so I understood everything you were talking about. Though for someone who hasn't sailed before they might appreciate a small thing in the corner of the video showing where the boat is in relation to the wind. So they can see in realtime what tacking and jibing is. Like the drawing you did earlier.
    Awesome video!

    • @markray7354
      @markray7354 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      YES!! The only thing missing and what I was really wanting to know. GREAT video!

    • @istrala
      @istrala ปีที่แล้ว

      That and more on how the tiller is corresponding to the movement.

  • @justhere3794
    @justhere3794 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I know this was put up 5 years ago or so but I just shared it with my son who lives near the Gulf in Tampa Bay and I also intend on watching it again tonight with my husband. Great information in just 25 minutes. Thanks so much for your quick and determined lesson on the water!!

  • @SahaRetreats
    @SahaRetreats ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the best go to video when learning to sail. Now I’m off to put it into practice. Thank you 🙏

  • @carlitomoore
    @carlitomoore 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've just completed my RYA Competent Crew course with no prior experience of sailing, and this video explained more than my tutor did in 5 full days! Wish I had watched this before I went!

    • @JoshPostVlogs
      @JoshPostVlogs  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for this great compliment! Good luck to you in your new sailing adventures!

  • @andershersland8873
    @andershersland8873 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Super Nice video! HOWEVER: it stings in my heart to see you walk around alone WITHOUT a life jacket. Safety comes first and starts BEFORE you even leave the harbour and is THE most important thing to learn when you’re a beginner.
    Apart from this huge mistake: SUPER good explanation and super way of turning something relatively complicated into something relatively simple. Also good angle of recording.

    • @imjustaguy8232
      @imjustaguy8232 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @Will Hunter famous last words lol

    • @imjustaguy8232
      @imjustaguy8232 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Will Hunter lmao my name actually worked!! Lol
      Just to clarify I live in indiana and don't have to sailboat mor could afford one lol

    • @wallyman292
      @wallyman292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Had me a little nervous as well, especially since his boat seems to hold its course pretty well.

    • @krn314
      @krn314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      An excellent video in every way but since it's an instructional video for beginning sailors, wearing a vest seems to me a small concession to make to stress the safety aspect. The ones we wear on our boat are so compact & unobtrusive--it's surprising he wouldn't opt for something like that.

    • @LeslieBergh
      @LeslieBergh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      To be fair he DID point out that a life jacket should be worn.
      I.e. Do what I say and not what I do.

  • @ssmith1627
    @ssmith1627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For someone just getting started this is a great video. Covers a lot of basic stuff in a way that you can actually see it in action. Great stuff.

  • @marydelllobeski8235
    @marydelllobeski8235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved your very comprehensive video. I’ve been sailing casually for over 50 years. You make me want to own another sailboat again.💕

  • @rezaetemad591
    @rezaetemad591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    after two years still one of the best videos to watch in his field. thanks Josh!

  • @kkbronson
    @kkbronson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Finally! I found a video, that I can recommend the person I sold my sailboat to. He bought it and I have never had a moments peace. Thank YOU!!!!!

  • @user-qt8re8lq7i
    @user-qt8re8lq7i 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are a gifted teacher young man. You repeat the basic comments as you introduce new ones. Very comprehensive and thorough! Well done.

  • @colambert
    @colambert ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved the simplicity of this video. It answered so many questions I have been trying to get straight in my head. Next stop is sailing school.

  • @tsfullerton
    @tsfullerton 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I learned to sail as an 11-year-old at summer camp in Wisconsin but never bought a boat nor took the helm of one since. Forty years later my passion was rekindled when I bought my neighbors Laser. Like riding a bike the basics were never forgotten. A few capsizes at first but not any more. It's a small, simple, one-man boat but so exciting to hear the dagger hum at speed on fast, windy days; to hook-up and hike-out, hanging on for dear life, hoping the sail won't shred and nothing breaks. On calmer days the kids like to hang their feet over the bow and ask me to capsize on purpose.

    • @wallyman292
      @wallyman292 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Had a laser as well back in the 90's. Great boat! The "motorcycle of the water", they call it. Fast buggers! Used to do circles around all the sunfish's out on the lake. sold it for the same price I bought it for after 7 years. Can't beat that!

  • @fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353
    @fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The amount of knowledge you were able to pack in 25 minutes, with demonstrations, is simply spectacular. Thank you!

  • @eddiedpaulding550
    @eddiedpaulding550 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for taking the energy to share this experience. I would love to have your training lessons.

  • @rashelwilliams3292
    @rashelwilliams3292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I used to teach sailing about 4 years ago and this was an excellent lesson!!! I'm watching as a refresher and you didn't disappoint!!! Thank you!!!

    • @lkkrv00rm3
      @lkkrv00rm3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You taught ppl how to sail yet you need a refresher after some time? Eeehm im not sure what to think about that 🤣

  • @erzsebetbritt8332
    @erzsebetbritt8332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you, your presentation makes me feel like I can do this!

  • @halinabrooke6432
    @halinabrooke6432 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This was brilliant! Perfect prep for taking my weekend sailing class next month. The vocabulary and physics were great and you explained things so well as you did them on the boat.

  • @emirpasic
    @emirpasic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just came back from a few days of sailing lessons and this video basically summarizes everything. Great walkthrough

  • @LG-33
    @LG-33 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been taking sailing lessons for 7 months and this is a great video! ⛵️💪🏻

  • @fijifantastic
    @fijifantastic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much Josh! You've really helped me understand how all this stuff works. You explain it so well. THANK YOU! Fair winds friend!

  • @danielcasey7616
    @danielcasey7616 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Solid video! I am a Navy Vet, Shellback, salty dog that has spent 62 days at sea. My family owns an oyster farm which I just spent 10 hours on the water working. I also scuba diving, water ski, crab, and fish on the water. I have spent a signification amount of my life on a boat. I must admit I learned a few things. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Great job with the video editing. I just shared your video with C-dog who is going to sail the seven seas. I know he will appreciate the tutelage. Thanks. May the wind and your lover always blow you in a good direction.

    • @carolinewall3678
      @carolinewall3678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Daniel Casey 62 full days or nautical days?

  • @njsarn
    @njsarn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks immensely to you Josh. What a wonderful sailing introduction simply made easy to understand. Taking a formal class as you mentioned will be the next step.

  • @Artistaslatinos
    @Artistaslatinos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You rock man!!! I am coming back to sail after 40 years of living in a country with no sea and you definitely made my day. I live now in Miami Beach and I came to live where I used to sail. You are such a cool teacher, so relax, so chilled you made me sail with you!!! Thanks! I will be in the water very soon!

  • @etaoinbshrdlu
    @etaoinbshrdlu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Josh, you're a good communicator. Enjoyed the video. Appreciated your explanation of courtesy/safety warning about not getting hit by the boom. When she was single, my wife actually got a concussion from being hit by the boom when sailing with a former boyfriend. His loss, my great gain.

  • @pcos8337
    @pcos8337 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Beautifully presented...!!

  • @colin2383
    @colin2383 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really appreciate this excellent tuition video, Josh. It was excellent. Taking my first sailing lesson this summer.

  • @georgesalomon754
    @georgesalomon754 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing your boating experience, Josh!

  • @rickpetrinack1540
    @rickpetrinack1540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Without question the best intro to sailing I have found 30 min with Josh and it all makes sense now. Wind to water relationship and the terms. Your level of confidence as a sailor combined with the ability to explain sailing to newbees is amazing, thanks.

  • @lenhoulker6492
    @lenhoulker6492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Josh,
    Your vlogs are fantastic! Well produced, sometimes funny, but always informative. Keep up the good work.

  • @burgle66
    @burgle66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just took my first sailing lesson today and this video is AWESOME follow up. Very clear and concise. Thank you!

  • @ktomarelli
    @ktomarelli 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learning to sail this summer in Duluth! Thank you for the videos!

  • @bubbabobo2001
    @bubbabobo2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you, the best video I've seen yet!.I'm 62 and have always want to learn to ⛵ so I've purchased a 30ft fisher motorsailor here in New England and am going for it! so much to learn but I have a safe comfortable seaworthy vessel. thanks again very informative.

  • @griggypop82
    @griggypop82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What an excellent, succinct, description and an outstanding demonstration. Thank you so very much!

  • @JohnnyLawBMC
    @JohnnyLawBMC ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. You hit all the key pints and then demonstrated them to us. You have a great instructor voice. Nicely done!

  • @andreabird8915
    @andreabird8915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dear sir- thank you for this video. I have watched this a dozen times to study my basics as a beginner. I hope you keep these up and keep training us newbies. Again thank you so much

  • @zubesR
    @zubesR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is the textbook example of the word fabulous

  • @kc2bob252
    @kc2bob252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You have no idea how happy I am to have found this video on my first search!! Comprehensive and to the point.

  • @KaiTakApproach
    @KaiTakApproach 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just spent a few hours figuring this out on my own in eSail, and can now say this video is brilliant. So much info in such a short video, wish I watched it first.

  • @johnbeemansaunders6567
    @johnbeemansaunders6567 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks a lot I’ve just retired and thought I would start sailing, never done it before great introduction I will join a sailing club appreciate your time and effort John I can’t wait to get sailing

  • @deniskeogh9234
    @deniskeogh9234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for the clear and concise explanation of it all. I've worked on boats, river running and commercial fishing, and have been curious about sailing for a long time. You've made sailing approachable and dispelled some fears, and filled in a whole lot of blanks on the basics for me. Excellent video!

  • @HamidRHariri
    @HamidRHariri 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    the best explanation of sailing i have seen to date.

  • @marthadover4408
    @marthadover4408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video for beginner sailors. The ice cube demonstration was the best explanation of sailing dynamics I’ve ever seen! It took me much longer than 22 minutes to learn all of this many years ago. Sailed a Pearson Triton in the Long Island/New England areas in some tough weather, great memories!

  • @reneenorth2304
    @reneenorth2304 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you ! I am training to be crew on a skipjack and this us very helpful !

  • @knnyNmo
    @knnyNmo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent sailing 101 class. Highly recommended!!!

  • @raphaelgman9265
    @raphaelgman9265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I woke up this morning and out of the blue wanted to know how to sail, after this video I'm confident enough to try although I know I needs lots of experience. Thank you so much

  • @user-ht1rm8hd5d
    @user-ht1rm8hd5d 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’re a great teacher and I’ve learnt a lot. I keep replaying it and it’s all making more sense, since I’ve had 4 days of practical sailing 😊⛵️

  • @williamlucas6978
    @williamlucas6978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tutorial/introduction and terminology for sailing...just download
    -ed and shared with a friend keen on sailing and never been sailing.
    Great prep for my taking him aboard my Hunter 23 and showing him the "ropes" this next sailing season.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @sabihbenzetsel6673
    @sabihbenzetsel6673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You may be the best teacher I've ever seen, just loved it !!! Thank you for this amazing guide.

  • @DavidJohnson-og8yh
    @DavidJohnson-og8yh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Josh. That was the best practical demonstration of sailing I have seen. So much more informative than any book. I am off on my competent crew course in a few weeks and just can't wait now

  • @phillipduff819
    @phillipduff819 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Josh, hats off. This is the best instructive video on any topic I have ever seen. Sequenced correctly, simple, and do as I do principles applied. Well done!

  • @borntoplayproductions1513
    @borntoplayproductions1513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just started taking lessons on a 25 foot keel boat and your video is just perfect. It really helps me memorizing the vocabulary. I have watched your video twice now and will do it again. Thank you for putting together a great instructional video.