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How to Sail - How to tack (turn around) a two person sailboat

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  • Опубликовано: 15 авг 2024
  • This video will show you how to tack a sailing boat. tacking is the term used to describe the process of how turn the boat across the wind. A series of tacks is called "Beating" and this allows you to sail to a destination upwind. We show you the steps one by one in a clear and concise manner. Tacking is one of the main maneouvres to learn to sail the boat. The other is called gybing and the subject of another video on this channel. Watch both and learn the steps of how to turn the boat around in any direction

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  • @Charlyxs
    @Charlyxs 2 года назад +10

    As an instructor, this is the best video on tacking a 2 person boat I have ever seen. Focused, not too long, yet complete in every way. Thank you so much.

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  2 года назад +1

      That’s great to hear thanks. I am an instructor as well as film maker so combined the skills! Be sure to check out the others on the channel. We have the whole RYA syllabus broken into sections. Designed to help people understand what they will see on a course and a refresher once completed

  • @traceyhamm6330
    @traceyhamm6330 4 года назад +45

    Thanks for this. I had a hellish lesson last week trying tacking for the first time in 15 knot winds. I think I did all the "don'ts" in your video. I've rewatched this video multiple times in preparation for tomorrow's lesson.

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  4 года назад +3

      Tracey Hamm glad they help. Try not to rush things. I notice some people try to do things too quickly to start. Go slowly each step. Speed comes later but break the manoeuvre into steps and try to do each one. This way your instructor should spot where you are going wrong. Hope it goes well!

  • @170221dn
    @170221dn 4 года назад +24

    Probably the most comprehensive video on tacking I have seen. Good job!

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  4 года назад +3

      Many thanks. Be sure to check out the other videos on the channel

  • @jamieslate
    @jamieslate 4 года назад +13

    I can't get over how good this tutorial is. Thank you @sailaboattv for taking the time to make and share this. I learned more about the concepts of sailing from 2 of your videos than I did in a weekend long windsurfing coarse with a less lucid instructor. THANK YOU!

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  4 года назад

      Thanks Jamie. That’s good to hear. Be sure to check out the other videos. Although windsurfing is different many principles apply and are relevant to sailing on a board
      Tim
      Sailaboat

  • @ellaory4134
    @ellaory4134 Год назад +1

    This is really what I needed. I was assigned to skipper when I never did it before and I would ne panicking if it wasn't for you. You're a real one man 👑

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the comment and we are glad the videos helped. Be sure to check out the rest of the videos on the channel

  • @EmpyreanLightASMR
    @EmpyreanLightASMR 2 года назад +1

    I randomly took a beginner's sailing class several years ago at the local state park and it was so much fun. I was out of my element (water, cold, at the whims of other students 😂) and I think everyone had a great time. That said, I've quickly forgotten every tiny thing about this, and all, maneuvers. I was pondering on the theory of birds (yes, birds!) possibly tacking to travel through headwinds and decided to relearn tacking! This video was AMAZING. I watched the whole thing in delight. I'm pretty sure I would forget the back foot first rule; I remember ducking under the boom and spinning in circles. Also, finding a landmark behind you is smart and I know I never did that.

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  2 года назад

      Thanks for the comment and we are happy that the videos helped refresh what you were shown

    • @EmpyreanLightASMR
      @EmpyreanLightASMR 2 года назад

      @@sailaboattv I watched your capsize video because believe it or not, I loved doing that (last day of sailing class). When the instructor needed a volunteer to do capsize/re-right with another student, I jumped right in haha

  • @tinajthesinger
    @tinajthesinger 4 года назад +2

    Very good. I am getting back into dinghy sailing and will watch more of your videos!

  • @renesantos7231
    @renesantos7231 Год назад +1

    Excellent, well done, simple and very useful

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  Год назад

      Thanks. A bit of a labour of love to create! Take a peek at the others on the channel

  • @Hawkieutube
    @Hawkieutube 4 года назад +1

    Beating is the term; a series of tasks to go upwind. Thx for your video ;)

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  4 года назад +2

      Yes beating is the term for sailing upwind. Tacking is the turning manoeuvre
      Tim
      Sailaboat

  • @cruepprich
    @cruepprich 4 года назад +3

    Excellent demo!

  • @NeM3Si881
    @NeM3Si881 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much from italy!

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  2 года назад

      We are happy you like them, sorry we can’t make them in Italian!

  • @Serialdesignation_n-q9f
    @Serialdesignation_n-q9f 3 года назад +1

    Thank you very much..Got my basics cleared

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  3 года назад

      That’s great to hear. Well done and keep going!

  • @BS-bd5uq
    @BS-bd5uq 2 года назад

    Years ago I had some fun sailing single handedly on a 18' keel boat, and the it's quite a challenge to tack. I had to use the winch to pull in the jib because I wasn't strong enough to do it with my arms and I can't reach the winch myself. So I had to squeeze the tiller extension with my hamstrings after I turned, kneeling down and reach the jib sheet winch and hope it doesn't go too much off course as I pull the sheet. Another way to do it was to turn higher into irons and pull the jib sheet without the winch. Either way it's a challenge.

  • @querubimsantos2347
    @querubimsantos2347 2 года назад +1

    Great stuff. Very helpful.

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  2 года назад

      Thanks. Be sure to check the others on the channel out

  • @jeepld
    @jeepld 2 года назад

    Thank you for this AMAZING tutorial ! You just earned a new subscriber :)

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  2 года назад

      Many thanks
      Be sure to check the other videos on our channel

  • @anthonyfd100
    @anthonyfd100 3 года назад +2

    Very useful video. The only thing that is a minus is the use of the high metal arch in the middle of the boat, which the skipper was using during tacking for balance. This is not something you'll find in a normal sailing dinghy.

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Antony. Yes you are right, but hoops are on some boats. People will just figure out what it means if they don’t have one. We never say “use the hoop to help”
      Thanks for watching

  • @omaravelar3271
    @omaravelar3271 2 года назад +1

    what a well made explanation

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  2 года назад

      Thank you. Be sure to check the other videos
      Tim
      Sailaboat

  • @Ben-sw1je
    @Ben-sw1je 4 года назад +1

    Great video 👍

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  4 года назад

      Ben Gonzalves thanks glad you like them

  • @samaracollins3782
    @samaracollins3782 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is so helpful. Did I hear that there are notes and where can I find these if so please? Thank you

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  11 месяцев назад

      Yes there were notes when this content was sold. Now it is free this is no longer the case. There is a book to accompany
      www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1912621363/ref=nodl_?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_BD70E4YYZ1K50XBG4YD1&dplnkId=f5674d89-3f83-41be-b681-4932ba7f31ba

  • @DarkFruitsAnimation
    @DarkFruitsAnimation 3 года назад +2

    Similarly to the Gybe, should the crew confirm they are ready before a tack?
    (Also you're at Portland! I sail there :D)

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  3 года назад

      Yes good communication is key! Talk to each other and the helm should await confirmation from the crew. As you get better this is faster

  • @jamier6554
    @jamier6554 4 года назад +1

    I’m going from an optimist to a 420 and will be crew, for the job all you have to is uncleat the jib line? Overall very nice video

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  4 года назад +1

      CSR Jam thanks for the note. The helm and crew work as a team. In a tack the crew looks after the jib so release the line. But there are other things a crew should do. Some of them are these
      1 look out for other boats before, during and after the turn
      2 use your weight together with the helm to help the boat turn
      3 release the jib line but practice this. Don’t let the sail flap wild in the wind, easing it will help the boat to turn. You can wait for the sail to fill with wind slightly on the wrong side before releasing. This will help the boat to turn more. Then release and quickly pull in on the new side. Depending on how strong the wind pull in. If it is light not too hard and if strong wind pull in hard.

    • @jamier6554
      @jamier6554 4 года назад +1

      @@sailaboattv Thank You So Much! Im going to my first double handed class right now wish me luck!

  • @devinanderson6716
    @devinanderson6716 Год назад

    Ready about! All Clear! Lee Ho!

  • @discordchurch
    @discordchurch Год назад +1

    now what i can't understand is why u guys say 45 degrees from the wind, since some boats gan go sharper to the wind then others. but overall its a good lesson and i learned new things. so thanks!

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  Год назад

      45 degrees is a generic term. Sure some boats can be sharper but for newbies if they can hit 45 degrees they are doing really well . In time they could improve but to start with it is a realistic target

  • @ROBBANKS666666
    @ROBBANKS666666 3 года назад

    Weeee. let’s go!

  • @giantsighs
    @giantsighs 3 года назад

    Sail and Boat have separate pivot points

  • @joesalemi2414
    @joesalemi2414 4 года назад

    What boat is that? Perfect for me.

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  4 года назад +2

      Joe Salemi hi Joe. This is a Laser Bahia. Sold by the same people that sell the Laser single hander. Hope that helps
      Tim

  • @cotedazure
    @cotedazure 4 года назад

    I wanna become Hornblower!

  • @orivalx
    @orivalx 4 года назад

    Im a poor af college student with no hope of ever owning something as expensive as this... why tf am i so interested in learning this.

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  4 года назад +1

      Taylor well it’s not as expensive as you think. Second hand boats cost a few hundred dollars or pounds and when you sell older boats you don’t lose out. It’s a lot cheaper than many past times. Give it a go at a local training centre and see if you like it.

    • @orivalx
      @orivalx 4 года назад

      @@sailaboattv what would i need to look for? just a sailing training center?

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  4 года назад

      Taylor it’s a good place to start they will give advice and even a free ride for a trial I suspect

  • @piezoification
    @piezoification 19 дней назад

    Avoid gusts of 12mph 😅

  • @argentosebastian
    @argentosebastian Год назад

    Do racers release the main sheet when tacking?

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  Год назад

      People develop their own style. I always release the mainsheet as I push the tiller but only by a little bit. I find it helps the boat to tack. On a Laser for example it will be extremely hard to get under the boom if you do not release the mainsheet.
      What we show on the videos is the best first way to do things. Much like driving a car fill then grow their own styles based on the basic steps.
      The biggest difference racers do is they concentrate 100% on wind awareness and in particular wind shifts. These are very important to master as the wind shift either rewards or hinders your progress upwind. Hope this helps
      Tim
      Sailaboat

    • @argentosebastian
      @argentosebastian Год назад

      @@sailaboattv thank you Tim 👍

  • @LoanwordEggcorn
    @LoanwordEggcorn 7 лет назад +13

    Very well done instruction. Thanks mates. Also, the review at the end is a great idea and good teaching.

  • @lukaslukas7316
    @lukaslukas7316 6 лет назад +4

    Sailing is absolutely love

  • @JeffCrowell11
    @JeffCrowell11 4 года назад +2

    Very good break down. Thank you.

  • @josephinebennington7247
    @josephinebennington7247 6 лет назад +5

    Damned good lesson. On a dinghy 1 course today, Aug 4th, I had trouble with the tiller extension today, too long and too many bends!! Maddening. Your vid will help a lot.

  • @bunnys1980
    @bunnys1980 5 лет назад +2

    absolutely great video

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  4 года назад +1

      Many thanks. Be sure to check the others

  • @susubear13
    @susubear13 5 лет назад +3

    Damn this is pretty much a trigonometry application

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  4 года назад +1

      Sorry! There is some physics in sailing. Don't worry about it, try to see how it all works from the pictures

  • @aiqihei2914
    @aiqihei2914 5 лет назад +1

    IM SO BAD AT TACKING I find it so hard to switch hands and am I too heavy please leave tips!!!!

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  4 года назад +3

      Try swapping hands as you move across the boat. When teaching this is the alternative approach and works better for some people. We also say in the video to bring the tiller extension under the arm, but for some people this doesn't work. Try just flicking it to come on top of your "new" shoulder on the new side.
      DO NOT rush the process, take it really slowly one step at a time. Just like learning to drive. Speed comes later. do it step by step and try to analyse what in particular you have problems with.

    • @lovemrj4ever
      @lovemrj4ever 4 года назад

      sailaboattv Encouraging advice. I too struggle with tacking.
      We won’t even go there with gibing,,,
      I love this channel. Many thanks.

    • @sailaboattv
      @sailaboattv  4 года назад +1

      Greta just practice in light winds first as it is all easier. Weight is never a problem, it comes down to technique. Just go smooth and slow and practice practice practice
      You will get there but avoid windy days whilst learning
      Speed comes later

  • @antonkaunas7300
    @antonkaunas7300 5 лет назад +4

    I have a Chinese friend called Lee Ho