How to Tack a Boat (Sailing Virgins)

We at Sailing Virgins are creating instructional videos on how to sail that aren’t lame! Join us as we travel through the Caribbean, Croatia, Tahiti, and more and show you the ropes, literally. ---- We are the world’s #1 sailing school for millennials-lessons, courses, classes in the Caribbean, Croatia, and Tahiti. ---- In this episode: Tacking is one of the fundamentals of sailing. This episode covers tacking a yacht, breaking it down for people who have never sailed before, or who just need to brush up on the basics. Support us and get free gear: ------------Contents------------ 00:00 Intro 01:26 Definition 02:21 Terms 03:34 The Wind 04:02. Laying the Tack 05:41 Communication 07:45. Ready About 08:17 Trimming We hope you enjoy! Sailing Virgins runs courses throughout the year. It is the only sailing academy in the world dedicated to people in their 20s and 30s. If this is you, contact us, and let’s go sailing! Music cred: