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The Basics

Below are a set of links to help introduce or give a refresher course on the basics of dinghy sailing

Sail Rigging

The basics on rigging a FJ dinghy

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Points of sail

The basics on the different points of sail

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Sail Trim

The basic guide to sail trim in a dinghy sailboat

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Basic manuevers 

Beginners guide to the boat mechanics

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Basic knots 

The most common knots used on a dinhy

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Rules of Racing

The basic rules of sailing in a race

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Roll Tacking

Explaining the difference in roll tacking in an FJ and 420

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Race Starts

A short video explaining the sequence in a race

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