Wind is the invisible free fuel that makes sailing so exciting. Using it to get your boat where you want to go is very satisfying. Start to develop wind awareness – work out where the wind is coming from in relation to you and your boat. Eventually this will become instinctive. Don’t forget the wind can change direction!
This section shows you the POINTS OF SAILING which refer to the boat’s course in relation to the wind. They’ve all got names which you’ll need to learn.