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Sailing
1. Introduction to Sailing
2. Fundamental Sailing Concepts
3. Anatomy of a Sailboat
4. Physics and Theory of Sailing
5. Basic Sailing Skills
6. Sail Trim and Boat Handling
7. Seamanship and Boat Handling
8. Navigation Fundamentals
9. Rules of the Road
10. Safety at Sea
11. Knots and Line Handling
12. Advanced Sailing Techniques
13. Maintenance and Care
11.
Knots and Line Handling
11.1.
Essential Sailing Knots
11.1.1.
Bowline
11.1.1.1.
Standard Bowline
11.1.1.2.
Bowline on a Bight
11.1.1.3.
Running Bowline
11.1.2.
Figure Eight Knots
11.1.2.1.
Stopper Knot
11.1.2.2.
Figure Eight on a Bight
11.1.2.3.
Follow-Through Figure Eight
11.1.3.
Hitches
11.1.3.1.
Clove Hitch
11.1.3.2.
Rolling Hitch
11.1.3.3.
Trucker's Hitch
11.1.4.
Bends
11.1.4.1.
Sheet Bend
11.1.4.2.
Double Sheet Bend
11.1.4.3.
Carrick Bend
11.2.
Specialized Sailing Knots
11.2.1.
Cleat Hitch
11.2.1.1.
Proper Technique
11.2.1.2.
Common Mistakes
11.2.2.
Anchor Bend
11.2.2.1.
Secure Attachment
11.2.2.2.
Easy Release
11.2.3.
Zeppelin Bend
11.2.3.1.
High-Strength Connection
11.2.3.2.
Easy Untying
11.3.
Line Handling Techniques
11.3.1.
Coiling Lines
11.3.1.1.
Clockwise Coiling
11.3.1.2.
Gasket Coil
11.3.1.3.
Chain Coil
11.3.2.
Whipping and Splicing
11.3.2.1.
Common Whipping
11.3.2.2.
Eye Splice
11.3.2.3.
Short Splice
11.3.3.
Line Care and Maintenance
11.3.3.1.
Cleaning Procedures
11.3.3.2.
Storage Methods
11.3.3.3.
Inspection Criteria
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