Theory of sailing

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.