Introduction Chapter 01: Spread 1


US SAILING’s training programs are designed to help you join the ranks of the hundreds of thousands of adults and youths who have learned to sail on the lakes, rivers, bays and coasts of the United States. US SAILING is the National Governing Body of Sailing. Instructors certified by US SAILING work for the best sailing schools and programs in the country. We make learning to sail safe and fun for all ages.


This and the other books in the Small Boat Certification Series are professionally designed to present the information you need to get the most out of sailing. The series will be a convenient reference before and after your times on the water.


Like all new pursuits, sailing has its own set of skills and maneuvers that need to be learned and practiced. This book teaches you how to feel comfortable as skipper or crew and gives you a basic understanding of


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