THEORY
The following theoretical knowledge, among other, is covered in the sailing courses:
BOAT PARTS
SAILING TERMS
PREPARE TO SAIL
HOISTING THE MAIN
DROPPING THE MAIN
DERIGGING THE BOAT
HELM CONTROL
SHEET CONTROL
SAILING KNOTS
PRIORITY RULES
TACKING
GYPING
CHICKEN JIBE
LOOSE SAIL APPROACH
COMING TO IRONS
90 DEGREE BEARING
HEAVING TO
If you want to learn sailing, you need to get out on the water, feel the forces working on the boat , You need to put in many hours of practice to master it.
Theoretical knowledge is also important, and gives you a better understanding of sailing.
You can learn a lot of knowledge in advance, on shore.
Being on the water you can then focus 100% on sailing itself. Knowledge of theory beforehand is not necessary, but will certainly speed up your learning process during the course.